Student Welfare Coordinator

Activate-Learning-1; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Health benefits

On-site facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking an experienced Student Welfare Coordinator to join the Lifeskills team at Bracknell Campus. You will support learners receiving Additional Learning Support, helping with wellbeing, retention and achievement, including those with High Needs, in a compassionate and inclusive environment.

You will work 23 hours per week during term-time, across Bracknell and Wokingham College campuses, with a focus on safeguarding and collaboration with multi-agency partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in welfare or social care settings is essential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and processes.
• Ability to support a range of learners with different needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and welfare support to Lifeskills students.
• Promote learner retention, achievement, and progression.
• Deliver 1:1 and group wellbeing sessions.
• Support transitions into Lifeskills programmes.
• Collaborate with college services and faculty teams.
• Contribute to multi-agency support for learners.
• Develop strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Safeguard student welfare at all times.

Skills

Pastoral welfare experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Multi-agency working

Support for diverse learners

Inclusive environment

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

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Reference: SEP20262035

Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 21st Oct 2026

Location: Bracknell

Benefits: Generous annual leave, good pension scheme and access to other great benefits

Bracknell College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Student Welfare Coordinator to join our Lifeskills team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting students receiving Additional Learning Support, including those within our 16-19 programmes.

The successful candidate will help ensure student retention, wellbeing, and achievement by providing high-quality pastoral support. You will work closely with learners with High Needs and other care requirements, ensuring appropriate support strategies are in place to enable them to thrive academically and personally.

This role requires a compassionate, proactive professional who can create a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment where students feel confident accessing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and welfare support to students in the Lifeskills Faculty
• Promote learner retention, achievement, and progression
• Deliver 1:1 and group wellbeing sessions
• Support smooth transitions into Lifeskills programmes
• Work collaboratively with faculty teams and wider College services
• Contribute to multi-agency support for learners
• Develop creative strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• Ensure safeguarding and student welfare at all times

This is a permanent, part-time role working 23 hours per week duringterm-time based at our Bracknell and Wokingham College campus.

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. Proven experience in a welfare or social care role and safeguarding knowledge/experience. You will have excellent understanding/experience working with a range of learners including: MLD, PMLD and SEMH. You will also have experience of multi-agency working.

You will become part of a dedicated and passionate team committed to making a meaningful difference to High Needs learners. This is an opportunity to contribute to an inclusive educational environment where every student is supported to achieve their potential.

If you are committed to student wellbeing and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment, we would welcome your application.

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
• 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.

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.

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.