Student Support Coach

One to One Personnel; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is looking for an Education Support Officer based in Southend-on-Sea. You'll provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with additional needs. This role offers £15 per hour for term-time only work, with weekdays off and avenues for ongoing employment. If you have a passion for education, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Paying £15.00 per hour

Free onsite breakfasts

Holiday Accrual

Fridays off

Qualifications

• In date Enhanced DBS or registered on the update system.
• Experience working with students, particularly those with additional needs is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups based on personalised support plans.
• Promote learner voice and independence across all aspects of college life.
• Collaborate with academic staff to monitor progress.
• Assist with educational activities and advocate for students.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confident and approachable personality

Experience in customer service or learner-facing role

Genuine passion for education and student wellbeing

Job description

Education Support Officer

Southend-on-Sea £15 per hour Mon to Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm 30 hours per week - Urgently Required

The Role

Make a Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about supporting learners and helping them thrive? Join our clients dynamic team as an Education Support Assistant, where you ll work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with additional needs, whether in mainstream or specialist education settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to empower students, promote independence, and ensure every learner feels heard, valued, and supported.

Job Responsibilities

Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups based on personalised support plans

Promote learner voice and independence across all aspects of college life

Collaborate with academic staff and Learning Mentors to monitor progress and improve outcomes

Support attendance and punctuality interventions

Assist with educational activities, including trips and residentials

Advocate for students and help them develop self-advocacy skills

Adapt teaching materials and provide scribing/reading assistance where needed

Help students plan for life beyond their current programme

What you ll need

A confident, approachable personality

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in customer service or a learner-facing role (ideal but not essential)

A genuine passion for education and student wellbeing

In date Enhanced DBS or on the update system

What s in it for you?

• Paying £15.00 per hour weekly pay
• Monday to Thursday 8:30am 5:00pm (1 hour lunch) Fridays off! Term time only
• Located at Southend
• Immediate start
• Temporary position, potentially ongoing
• Holiday Accrual
• Free onsite breakfasts