Safeguarding/Pastoral Assistant

Tel:  01263 823848 

Email:  office@sheringhamprimary.norfolk.sch.uk  

• Salary – Scale D, £13.47-£13.68 per hour (£25,989-£26,403 FTE) 
• Permanent 
• Part Time 
• 20.5 hours per week (days to be worked are somewhat flexible) 
• Term time plus one week 
• Required for 1 September 2026 

We are a large school on the North Norfolk Coast. Our children are caring and inclusive and our staff are proactive and forward thinking. 

We are looking to employ a safeguarding / pastoral assistant to work alongside the designated safeguarding lead / HT in supporting the children and families at our school. The role will involve meeting children, families and outside agencies.  It will also include organising and running EHAP/ School Lead Plan meetings and ensuring safeguarding systems are maintained to the highest standards. Full training will be given where required. 

Applicants should have: 

• A positive, calm, patient and warm manner. 
• A child-centred approach. 
• A passion for helping children and families of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their full potential. 
• Confidence in working with families and outside agencies. 
• The ability to challenge and accept challenge. 
• Great communication skills. 
• A strong sense of teamwork. 
• A flexible, proactive and positive outlook. 
• At least a relevant NVQ Level 2. 
• Resilience and empathy. 
• Good admin and clerical skills – proficiency in word, excel and email. 
• Experience of working with a range of primary aged children. 
• A sense of humour! 

We are proud of our nurturing and inclusive approach to all of the children in our care.  It is important that the individual needs of our children are met sensitively and appropriately. 

How to apply 

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Please complete the application form and return it to - office@sheringhamprimary.norfolk.sch.uk 

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply.  This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning. 

Closing date:    12 June 2026 

Interview date:     w/c   22 June 2026 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.