Wellstudent Coach - SEMH

Salford City College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This role requires the ability to foster safe and understanding relationships to help students engage with their education. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, experience with SEMH needs, and a passion for making a difference in young people's lives. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous terms and conditions

Health and wellbeing resources

Automatic enrolment to pension scheme

Staff Wellbeing days

Training and career opportunities

Benefits package with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to create a supportive and safe learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster connections.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for students with SEMH needs.
• Build strong relationships to promote emotional wellbeing.
• Identify and reduce barriers to learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Reference: SCCG2938 | Closing Date: 02/09/2025 | Interview Date: 11/09/2025

Salary: £23,817.00 - £26,183.00 (Pro rata salary £21,110 - £23,207). Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent Term Time Only | Hours per Week: 36 | Location: Eccles College, Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ

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.


How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.
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 with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• 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.

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 strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.