Welfare Officer | Primary School | Reading
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Job Summary
Position: Welfare Officer
Location: Reading
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable
Welfare Officer Role in a Primary School
A caring and inclusive primary school in Reading is seeking to appoint a Welfare Officer to join its pastoral support team. This is a full-time role within a supportive school environment that places strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing safeguarding and pastoral care.
The welfare team plays a key role in supporting pupils emotional wellbeing attendance safeguarding and day-to-day care to ensure all children feel safe supported and ready to learn.
About the Role
You will provide pastoral and welfare support to pupils helping to maintain a safe nurturing and positive school environment.
The role involves supporting pupils with emotional wellbeing first aid needs behaviour support attendance concerns and communication with parents and carers where appropriate.
You will work closely with teaching staff safeguarding leads and external agencies to ensure pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupil wellbeing safeguarding and pastoral care
Provide first aid and welfare support where required
Work with staff to support attendance and behaviour strategies
Liaise with parents carers and external agencies
Maintain accurate welfare and safeguarding records
Support pupils with emotional and social needs
Contribute to safeguarding and child protection procedures
Promote a safe caring and inclusive school environment
The School Environment
This primary school in Reading provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupil wellbeing is at the centre of school life.
The pastoral team works collaboratively to ensure pupils feel safe supported and confident with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing and positive relationships.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
Experience working with children or young people (school experience desirable)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Calm caring and professional approach
Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families
Desirable
First aid qualification or willingness to train
Experience in pastoral welfare or safeguarding support
Experience working in a school or education setting
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Welfare Officer role in Reading please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.
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