• Locations

  Essex

• Salary

  Negotiable

• Sector

  Education, Special Education Needs (SEN)

• Type

  Temporary

Student Support & Safeguarding Coordinator – Essex Area

Supporting Learners to Feel Safe, Supported & Ready to Succeed

Are you passionate about safeguarding, student wellbeing, and creating positive outcomes for young people? Do you thrive in a role where you can make a real difference every day?

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Student Support & Safeguarding Coordinator to join a welcoming and inclusive Further Education college in the Essex area this September.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become a key part of the student support team, helping learners overcome barriers, access the right support, and achieve their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.

The Opportunity

As a Student Support & Safeguarding Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in promoting learner wellbeing and ensuring safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and sensitively.

Working closely with learners, teaching staff, parents, carers, and external agencies, you’ll help coordinate support plans, respond to safeguarding concerns, and contribute to a positive college culture where learners feel safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and responding to safeguarding concerns, disclosures, and referrals
• Supporting learners with wellbeing, welfare, attendance, and personal development needs
• Working closely with designated safeguarding leads and wider student support teams
• Liaising with parents, carers, local authorities, social care teams, and external agencies
• Maintaining accurate safeguarding records, case notes, and documentation
• Coordinating support plans and interventions for learners requiring additional support
• Supporting safeguarding investigations, risk assessments, and action plans where appropriate
• Promoting safeguarding awareness and wellbeing initiatives across the college
• Providing advice and guidance to staff and learners on safeguarding and student welfare matters

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within safeguarding, pastoral support, student services, welfare, youth work, education, or a related field
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
• Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults
• Strong organisational, administrative, and record-keeping skills
• A genuine commitment to supporting learner wellbeing and positive outcomes

Why Apply?

• Temporary opportunity
• September start
• Supportive and inclusive college environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners’ lives
• Collaborative and rewarding team culture
• Varied role with meaningful responsibilities
• Be part of a team dedicated to safeguarding, wellbeing, and student success

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can support, safeguard, and empower learners while helping them achieve their goals, we’d love to hear from you.

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