Based in Coventry, we specialise in providing excellent education and support to learners with diverse and complex needs, including Autism. Our staff are committed to enabling learners to reach their potential and fulfil their ambitions. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced safeguarding practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge base of safeguarding, safeguarding legislation and the prevent duty and be currently operating as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead or working alongside a Deputy Safeguarding Lead. Experience of working with young people, with special educational needs and disabilities would be an advantage. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills who will be responsible for promoting good safeguarding practice. You will manage the Colleges safeguarding recording system and ensure it is effective and up to date. You will have working knowledge of statutory agencies and the Local Authority thresholds for external referrals. You will deliver safeguarding training to parents, students and staff as required. You will have the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with learners and staff, liaising with cross college teams to promote and maintain a positive safeguarding culture. A Level 3 in Safeguarding or willingness to work towards this is required. Also Prevent experience together with Level 2 qualifications (GCSE Grade A – C) in English and Maths, or demonstration that you are operating at level 2 in both subjects is essential.