Student wellbeing support

4771467
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Tower Hamlets
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    School Administration
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £16-19 per hour dependent on experience

School, admin, mental health, SEN, further education, wellbeing

Student Wellbeing Support

Part Time, Term Time Only
Location: East London
Salary: £22,000-£26,000 (FTE), pro rata for term time hours
Start Date: February 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people’s wellbeing and helping them stay engaged in education?

We are working with an inclusive and forward-thinking education provider in East London seeking an experienced wellbeing professional to join their student support team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in mental health, safeguarding or pastoral support to make a meaningful difference in a diverse student community.

The Role

You will support students experiencing social, emotional or mental health challenges. Responsibilities will include:

-Acting as a first point of contact for students needing wellbeing/mental health support
-Providing regular 1:1 sessions and developing personalised strategies
-Supporting SEND and SEMH learners, including those with plans in place
-Creating and contributing to safety plans for vulnerable students
-Maintaining accurate, confidential case notes
-Working closely with safeguarding, welfare and learning support teams
-Supporting wellbeing, enrichment and resilience programmes
-Contributing to wider wellbeing resources, processes and strategy

This is a varied role, balancing direct student support with safeguarding responsibilities.


About You

We’d love to hear from candidates with:

-Experience supporting the mental health or wellbeing of young people
-Safeguarding training and familiarity with referral pathways
-Background in education, youth services, or similar settings
-Strong communication skills and confidence working 1:1 with students
-Experience supporting young people with complex needs including Autism/ADHD
-A calm, resilient and solution-focused approach

Candidates from safeguarding, pastoral, counselling, youth work, social care or SEMH backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


Why Apply?

-Make a direct impact on young people’s wellbeing and educational outcomes
-Join a supportive, mission-led student services team
-Term-time only role for a great work-life balance
-Opportunity to shape wellbeing provision


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