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Rose Hill Primary School
- Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8DL
- Salary: £19,047 actual per annum, £28,153 pro rata
- Hours: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5397
Rose Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint dedicated and compassionate Attendance and Safeguarding Assistant.
As Attendance and Safeguarding Assistant, you will be required to support the wellbeing and personal development of the pupils at Rose Hill Primary School.
Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.
Your responsibilities will include:
- being Assistant Designated Safeguarding Lead
- monitoring daily attendance
- working with parents to provide support where necessary
- performing the duties of Medical Lead
- co-ordinating external early help
- managing referrals and record keeping
- supporting pupils to have a healthy therapeutic balance
You will have:
- experience in a pastoral, counselling, or similar role within an education setting
- empathy, patience, and non-judgmental approach
- excellent communication and IT skills
- the ability to prioritise work including multi-tasking
- understanding of the need to always maintain professional confidentiality
- good English and Mathematics skills (grade C or level 4 or above)
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We will offer you:
In return, we can offer a friendly environment to work in, holiday pay is built into your annual salary, and you will have entitlement to join the Local Government Pensions Scheme.
- a large, successful school with enthusiastic children in a stimulating, friendly learning environment
- the opportunity to work with dynamic and forward-thinking staff
- a friendly, supportive working environment
- access to various professional development opportunities
- we have supportive staff, parents and governors.
To find out more
For further information and discussion regarding the post call Rose Hill Primary School on 01473 727552 or email mail@rosehillprimary.net
How to apply
Application packs are available from our website https://www.rosehillprimary.net or from the school office, please call mail@rosehillprimary.net
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Please send completed application forms to hr@oxlip.uk
Closing date: 9 am, 10 September 2026. Interview date: 14 September 2026.
Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.
As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Child Protection training will also need to be undertaken.
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