Cadle Primary School: Wellbeing Support Officer
The Governing Body of Cadle Primary School wish to appoint a committed and experienced Wellbeing Officer to support the social, emotional and mental health needs of pupils across the school. Cadle is a diverse and vibrant community in Swansea, characterised by its strong sense of togetherness and resilience. The area serves families from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, creating a rich and inclusive environment. Cadle Primary School sits at the heart of the community, playing a vital role in supporting not only pupils' education but also their wellbeing and development. The school is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment where all children are valued, encouraged and enabled to achieve their full potential, regardless of the challenges they may face. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Headteacher and senior leaders to provide targeted support for pupils, contribute to inclusive practice, and help remove barriers to learning by promoting positive wellbeing and engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide targeted pastoral and wellbeing support for identified pupils through individual and small group provision.
- Deliver structured intervention programmes to support emotional regulation, resilience, social skills and wellbeing.
- Undertake wellbeing assessments and screening activities to identify pupil needs and inform planning.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions, maintaining accurate records and contributing to reports as required.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs within the classroom and wider school environment.
- Contribute to the early identification of concerns and support the implementation of appropriate strategies.
- Liaise with parents/carers to support pupils' wellbeing and engagement with school.
- Work in partnership with relevant external agencies and services where appropriate.
- Support whole-school approaches to wellbeing, inclusion and positive behaviour.
- Contribute to safeguarding procedures in line with school and local authority policy.
What Cadle Primary School Can Offer You
- A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community where wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
- A highly supportive and approachable leadership team committed to valuing, developing and investing in staff.
- Opportunities for high-quality professional learning and continuous development, with a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and ALN practice.
- The chance to work within a skilled, collaborative and forward-thinking team, where ideas are shared, and good practice is celebrated.
- A positive, respectful working environment where staff are trusted, supported and empowered to make a difference.
- Well-established systems and clear guidance to support effective safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
- The opportunity to play a key role in a school that is committed to removing barriers to learning and improving outcomes for all pupils.
- A rewarding role where you will make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children, families and the wider community.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Cadle Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding
