Student Welfare Coordinator

Activate Learning; Banbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An education provider in Banbury seeks a dedicated Student Welfare Coordinator to support students receiving Additional Learning Support. This part-time role requires a minimum of GCSE English and Maths and an understanding of diverse learning needs, providing guidance to ensure student retention and achievement. The company offers a supportive environment and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Free eye tests and will writing

Health Cash Plan

Continuous professional development opportunities

Flexible Working

Competitive salaries

Free parking at campuses

On-Site Facilities such as gym access

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is essential.
• Experience in providing a student-centered approach.
• Ability to offer support strategies for a diverse range of learners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure retention and achievement of students receiving Additional Learning Support.
• Monitor pastoral needs and work with the team to support transitions.
• Collaborate with Lifeskills faculty and College Group services.

Skills

Student-centered approach

Understanding of diverse learning needs

Proven track record with MLD, PMLD and SEMH

Creative problem-solving

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Student Welfare Coordinator to join our Lifeskills team based at our Banbury College campus.

The purpose of the role is to help ensure retention and achievement of students receiving Additional Learning Support within Lifeskills Faculty. This includes our 16-19 programme, monitoring pastoral needs and working with the team to ensure best practice and support the transition into our programmes for internal and external learners.

Collaboration is key within this role both within the Lifeskills faculty and with wider College Group services. Helping to ensure that students with learning support (High Needs) and other care needs are adequately provided for by supporting the Lifeskills faculty team. You will work closely with a dedicated team of people committed to making a difference to High Needs leaners.

This is a fixed-term, part time position working 12 hours per week (0.29 FTE) on Thursdays and Fridays until July 2027, though there could be some flexibility on which days for the right candidate.

What do you need to be successful as a Student Welfare Coordinator at Activate Learning?

A minimum GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is essential, along with an understanding of the need for a student‑centred approach and ability to offer varying support strategies to cover diverse learning needs.

A proven track record of providing a student centre approach and the ability to offer varying support strategies to cover a diverse range of learning needs. You will have excellent understanding/experience working with a range of learners including: MLD, PMLD and SEMH.

You will also be able to develop creative and innovative strategies to deal effectively with learners with a range of needs.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.