Job Description

This role is suitable for experienced applicants only who have previously worked in a SEND-specifc Designated Safeguarding Lead role.

Applicants should have previous experience in the same/similar role relating to child safeguarding and be able to integrate quickly with the current team. It would be advantageous if you have experience/training in:

• CPOMS
• Arbor
• Advanced Child Protection
• Previous work experience in a send-specifc education setting (Alternative Priovision / Special School)

Key competencies sought are:

• confident in speaking with parents
• experienced at working with external clients, agents, LA and service providers
• skilled at supporting children and recognising early signs for concern
• good at presentating information
• accurate with data
• good empathy & interpersonal skills when working together with families

• Alternative Provision: Elmtree Learning Partnership
• Special Schools: Elmtree Grove School & Elmtree Sands School (opening September 2026)
• School Services: Elementa Support Services

Our local growth and recent restructuring to a regional model means that we have this exciting DSL opportunity to join our company and work across our Devon Alternative Provision & special school sites, leading and managing all aspects of safeguarding under guidance from and reporting to our Director of Education.

Elementa are an independently run group company and have a child-centered focus in everything we do across every company and all parts of our business.

Every Child, Every Opportunity, The Right Opportunity

Our approach is to offer a bespoke and relevant learning program for each learner. Integration into standardised education opportunities and social integration is everything we do. No child should have their future negatively affected or be excluded in their later life due to the lack of access or support for education opportunities that are appropriate to their abilities & strengths.

We believe strongly in people and look for people that have:

• Education-relevant qualifications in supporting teaching & learning
• good experience in supporting young people in an education setting
• understanding and expertise in supporting learners with SEND
• skills & strategies in supporting emotional wellbeing
• tenacity & resilience to manage, influence & effect positive behaviours & decisions in learners
• the ability to present a strong role model for young people, including having fun!
• collaborative and pro-active working practices
• a strong sense of responsibility & work ethic

Working with our organisation is a rewarding experience. We offer an enjoyable workplace with additional employment benefits:

• Bright HR - online HR management portal also offering partner discounts
• Employee Assist - independent healthcare perks
• Free training - role specific & relevant, accredited training
• Employee Support Assistant - dedicated colleagues to support our employees
• Pension scheme
• company events
• free uniform

We're building our next great team so if you love working with people who are dedicated to supporting young learners that strive to support their development in a positive setting, this is the role for you.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up-to-date CV. Please ensure your CV is up-to-date and clearly defines your previous experience. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

This role is not suitable for applicants:

• not currently based within the UK
• requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• without UK schools experience

This role will be run on a temp-to-perm contract requiring a 60-paid day trial before transferring to permanent contract pending successful appointment after trial. Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore the successful candidate being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks, satisfactory referencing and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.