Venture Academy
Warwickshire
£27,334 - £33,406 per year
Salary:
£27,334-£33,406 FTE MAT Pay Scale D-E, points 26-32)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
2 October 2025
Job overview
Job Title: Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer
Salary: £27,334-£33,406 FTE MAT Pay Scale D-E, points 26-32)
Location: Venture Academy, Henley in Arden
Hours of Work: Term Time plus 5 weeks
Closing Date: 2nd October 2025
Interviews: Rolling interview
Start Date: TBC
Be part of the Academy Trust behind schools for children and young people with autism and/or additional needs.
About Us
MacIntyre Academies' mission is to become a leading Special Academy Trust that provides outstanding outcome-focused state education by promoting high aspirations, empowering parents as partners and successfully equipping every child for adult life.
We currently have 4 Academies. Endeavour Academy in Oxford opened in 2014 and is a residential academy for children and young people with autism and associated severe Learning difficulties aged from 9 to 19 years old. In 2015 we opened Discovery Academy in Nuneaton, for children with social, emotional and mental health needs and /or autism. In 2017 we opened Quest Academy also catering for children with SEMH and/or autism. Finally, in September 2020, Venture Academy based in Henley-in-Arden joined the Trust catering for pupils in years 5-11 (ages 9-16) who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and/or Diagnoses of Autism or an associated condition.
MacIntyre Academies benefits greatly from its sponsor MacIntyre, which over the last 50 years, has developed a strong reputation nationally, as a high quality, person centred organisation.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer to join our team and help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all pupils.
Please take a look at our website to find out more about us.
Reporting to the Principal, you will play a key role in promoting a culture of safeguarding, supporting vulnerable children and families, and ensuring the welfare of pupils is at the heart of everything we do. You'll lead on safeguarding policy implementation, coordinate referrals, and work closely with staff, external agencies, and families to provide timely and effective support. If you are passionate about making a difference, have experience working with children and young people, and thrive in a collaborative, values-driven setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Some young people can behave in a way that is challenging to others and part of our role is to teach young people safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs, however a level of challenge still exists; this can be physical or a reluctance to engage. For these reasons this role requires someone who is physically fit. MacIntyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
Previous experience is not required to apply for this role; however, you must be an effective, confident communicator and able to keep accurate records such as the recording of learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice within the role.
About You
We are looking for highly motivated, active members of staff who are looking to embark on an exciting and rewarding career working with children and young people with Autism and learning difficulties. Previous experience is not essential though desirable to have an understanding of Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Learning disabilities; ultimately providing Care, education and support to Children and Young people. It is paramount that you must be an effective, confident communicator.
Experience will not be essential as you will receive ongoing support and training with a full induction. It is more important to us that you have the right outlook, can build relationships with our learner, and share our values and belief in their potential. " MacIntyre hire for attitude and train for skill."
You will be able to keep accurate records such as the recording of daily notes; mediation administration and learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice with a belief in a life of independence and choice for the young people you will support at all times.
Some of our young people are very active but at the same time are vulnerable if left on their own. Some young people can behave in a way that is challenging to others and part of our role is to teach young people safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs, however a level of challenge still exists; this can be physical or a reluctance to engage. For these reasons, this role requires someone who is physically fit. MacIntyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
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About Venture Academy
Venture Academy
Stratford Road, Henley-in-Arden
Warwickshire
B95 6AD
United Kingdom
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