Emotional Wellbeing and Support Officer (
Job Reference:
26002176)
Primary Location
:Derry/Londonderry-Limavady-Limavady High SchoolContract Type:Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)Duration of Contract/Contract End Date:1 September 2026 - 31 August 2029Status:Full-TimeContract Options:All Year Round (E.g. 52 week contract)Hours per Week:32.5Working Pattern:WeeklyGrade/Scale:Administrative Officer | NJC pts 29 - 32 | £39,862 - £42,839 per annumAdditional Allowance(s):Not ApplicableAnticipated Interview Date(s):Week beginning 17 MayAdditional Information:N
Emotional Wellbeing and Support Officer
Contract:Full time (37 hours per week), 3 year fixed term with possible extension
Location: Limavady High School
Reports to:Vice Principal (Pastoral Care)/ Designated Teacher for Safeguarding
Purpose of Role:
Work alongside the Vice Principal (Pastoral Care)/Senior Teacher in charge of Wellbeing and the Pastoral Team who are responsible for pupil emotional health and wellbeing support across all key stages. Work with other relevant postholders to ensure all pupils fully access and benefit from curriculum, interventions and support programmes to improve their emotional health and wellbeing.
Take professional responsibility for and lead emotional wellbeing interventions. In conjunction with the Vice Principal (Pastoral Care)/Senior Teacher in charge of Wellbeing and the Pastoral Team to develop and facilitate action plans for aspects of student emotional wellbeing and support in school.
Support school staff by providing specialist knowledge and integrity in decision making that is required for effective pupil support.
Specific duties/responsibilities
·Contribute to school improvement through the delivery of evidence-based group and individual interventions in line with school development priorities and the EHWB Framework.
·To improve the emotional wellbeing of all year groups through the delivery of evidence-based programmes of intervention to identified pupils within groups or as individuals.
·Identify, in partnership with the Pastoral Team, pupils who would benefit from support, by conducting assessment and develop intervention plans. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of their social, emotional and safeguarding needs and priorities and develop appropriate strategies to meet them.
·Intervene with personal issues that are affecting pupils’ performance at school and advise senior and middle leaders on appropriate action.
·Monitor the development and success of interventions, including the provision of data, to show evidence of impact and progress, in line with the whole school reporting protocols.
·Implement strategies and support for pupils to enable them to positively regulate emotions, build self-esteem, confidence and resilience.
·Contribute to the co-ordination of support for pupils in lessons who are experiencing difficulties.
·Support pupils with integration issues within their wider social environment.
·Engage in restorative practices to resolve conflicts and promote positive peer relationships.
·Promote resilience, emotional literacy, and positive social interaction among students.
·Contribute to the development of best practice across the school in all areas of pastoral care.
·Provide regular and systematic feedback to pupils, staff, and parents/carers (where appropriate), on targets and progress made towards them.
·Flexibly meet the needs of targeted pupils, amending practice to facilitate positive outcomes and progress by placing the child at the centre of the provision.
·In line with school protocols, develop effective relationships with parents of pupils requiring support, advising them on strategies to support their child’s emotional health and wellbeing where appropriate.
·Support the Pastoral Vice Principal as required with providing feedback to members of staff and other professionals working with the pupil and assist in making further recommendations.
·Deliver training and consultations for teachers and support staff on safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and strategies for supporting vulnerable children.
·Ensure compliance with NISCC standards, including registration, AYE, PiP and CPD requirements.
External Agencies
·To manage contact with other agencies, on behalf of the school and parents/carers and to liaise when required, including attendance and input at multi-agency meetings. (Attend Case Conferences, CLA Reviews, complete UNOCINI assessments, and referral to CAMHS, family support hubs and youth services (as required).
·Network with other appropriate professionals e.g. social workers and CAMHS as advised by Pastoral Vice Principal.
·Be responsible for positive and effective communication with school teams, external agencies and stakeholders.
·Manage conflicting priorities and various workplace demands.
·Be accountable for personal performance management, setting challenging objectives/targets in line with the school priorities.
·Actively monitor provision to ensure efficiency and value for money, providing feedback to the Pastoral Vice Principal and Teacher in charge of Emotional Health and Wellbeing.
·Advocate for families at meetings to ensure their voices are represented.
·Provide guidance on accessing community resources, welfare benefits and mental health services.
·Ensure high quality records are kept and information is shared appropriately in line with guidance, including the preparation of written reports when required.
·Maintain accurate and up-to-date pupil information on school’s management information systems and own pupil filing records in line with school protocols.
Other
All service providers and staff are expected to:
·uphold the duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils;
·maintain up-to-date role specific knowledge;
·develop trusting and professional relationships with each other and with pupils in order for them to access support with the outcome of improving emotional wellbeing;
·work flexibly to meet the needs of pupils; this may include evening work where appropriate;
·facilitate open and clear lines of communication with all stakeholders;
·contribute to the school’s development and implementation of policies designed to achieve the school’s priorities and targets;
·ensure parents are well informed about the school and their child’s progress;
·contribute to sustaining an inclusive environment and support the development of strategies to improve attendance.
The job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be subject to modification or amendment, after consultation with the post holder. The post-holder should also avail of regular, professional supervision.
Evaluated 25 February 2026 (AO grade, SC