Job ID: S-U-5129 - Welfare Team Member

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balanceJob Title: Welfare Team MemberLocation: Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NHHours: 42.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.30pmSalary: £28,200.00 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: July 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleAs a Welfare Team Member, you will play a key role in promoting a calm, safe and supportive school environment. You will take the lead on student RRP plans, using data effectively to identify patterns, reduce incidents and strengthen proactive strategies across the school. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to whole-school training on risk reduction and reporting, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach aligned with Risk Reduction Network (RRN) guidance.You will coordinate the work of the welfare team, ensuring resources are used effectively to support pupils and staff. The role includes analysing and sharing key data with senior leaders, the Headteacher and Governors, and modelling high-quality, trauma-informed and appropriate interventions. You will support behaviour, welfare and access to learning for pupils, while also guiding staff in best practice and contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of school policies.Essential requirements:CPI trainedExperience working with a wide range of pupilsTIS training (or similar) or strong working knowledgeSafeguarding Level 2Strong written English and numeracy skillsExcellent organisational and communication skillsClear commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfareUnderstanding of the causes of behavioural needsAbility to support and implement effective strategies for pupils with SEMH needsExperience working within an education settingFull UK driving licenceAbout UsOak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider age range of pupils from 5 – 18 years the opportunity to have the best education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope, function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth, St Austell and surrounding areas.Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.Why Join Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We