WELLSTUDENT Coach - SEMH

Salford City College Group; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13 weeks not in college (195 days)

2:30pm Friday finish

Free on-site parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff wellbeing days

Job summary

City Skills is seeking a WELLSTUDENT Coach - SEMH to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs on a fixed-term basis. You will manage a caseload and provide targeted support to help learners feel safe, understood and connected within the college community.

Working 36 hours per week during term time, you will use relational, student-centred approaches to reduce barriers to learning and help students progress toward their adult outcomes.

Qualifications

• Caseload management experience with SEMH learners.
• Ability to support students with EHCP plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of SEMH students and provide targeted support.
• Use student-centred approaches to promote emotional wellbeing.
• Identify barriers to learning and help students engage with education.

Skills

Caseload management

SEMH support

Relational approach

Job description

WELLSTUDENT Coach - SEMH

City Skills has a well-established reputation for equipping students with the skills they need to go into industry and is a Centre of Excellence for Construction. City Skills is proud of its long-standing commitment to supporting young people in the local community and beyond.

Reference: 000183 | Closing Date: 01/09/2026 | Interview Date: 07/09/2026

Salary: £24,770 - £27,231 (Pro rata salary - £21,954 - £24,136.)Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Term Time Only - Fixed Term until 31/07/2027| Hours per Week: 36 | Location: City Skills, Frederick Rd, Manchester, Salford M6 6QH

About the Role

We are looking for committed, enthusiastic individual to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with young people who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

You will be responsible for a caseload of students, providing targeted support to help them feel safe, understood, and connected within the college community. Through relational, student-centred approaches, you will build strong and professional relationships that promote emotional wellbeing. Your role will focus on identifying and reducing barriers to learning, enabling students to fully engage with their education and work toward their Preparation for Adult outcomes and aspirations.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email [e-mail].

Reason to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College

Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

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