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We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and reflective Wellbeing Coach to join our school community. This role plays a vital part in supporting students who experience emotional, social, behavioural, physical, or mental health challenges that may impact their learning, engagement, and overall wellbeing. The Wellbeing Coach works directly with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, building trusting relationships and using targeted, evidence-informed strategies to help students overcome barriers, develop resilience, and thrive both in school and beyond. Working as part of the Pastoral / Inclusion Team, the Wellbeing Coach reports to the Head of SEN & Inclusion (or equivalent lead) and contributes to a whole-school culture that promotes emotional health, inclusion, equality, and positive wellbeing.
Job Responsibility
Build strong, trusting relationships with students, enabling them to develop resilience, confidence, and a positive sense of self
Work with students individually and in small groups to support emotional, social, behavioural, physical, and mental wellbeing
Deliver targeted wellbeing interventions and programmes (e.g. nurture groups, social skills development, self-regulation, emotional literacy, resilience building)
Use structured coaching frameworks and models across a series of sessions to identify what is important to the pupil, set personal goals and achievable steps, build skills, confidence, and motivation, use problem-solving strategies to overcome challenges
Work from a strength-based approach, focusing on students’ assets, abilities, and untapped potential
Work collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, SEN staff, pastoral teams, families, and external professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic support
Support shared decision-making with relevant professionals and active engagement with personalised health, care, and support plans
Work in partnership with local agencies and services to raise awareness of health and wellbeing coaching and make appropriate referrals, including social prescribing where relevant
Identify when a pupil’s needs are beyond the scope of the role and refer appropriately to other health, education, or safeguarding professionals
Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students in line with school policies and procedures
Provide non-judgemental, non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity, cultural background, and lifestyle choices
Actively promote equality, inclusion, and accessibility, encouraging engagement from students and families who may be less likely to access support
Manage and prioritise a caseload according to pupil need, level of risk, and required support
Gather information sensitively from students, families, and carers to monitor progress and evaluate the impact of wellbeing and health coaching interventions
Track outcomes and report on the effectiveness of interventions, sharing insights with school staff, families, and referral agencies
Encourage students and families to provide feedback and share their experiences of the impact of wellbeing support
Provide referral organisations with regular updates, outcomes, and feedback regarding students they have referred
Seek ongoing feedback to improve service quality and demonstrate impact
Work flexibly, adapting to the needs of the school and students while maintaining the integrity and boundaries of the role
Give students time and space to tell their stories, consistently focusing on what matters to them
Demonstrate self-awareness, reflection, resilience, and a commitment to continuous professional development
Requirements
Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education, pastoral care, youth support, mentoring, counselling, coaching, or a related setting
Strong understanding of the emotional, social, behavioural, physical, and mental health challenges that affect wellbeing, engagement, and learning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students, families, and professionals with warmth, empathy, and sensitivity
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Skilled in adapting approaches and interventions to meet individual needs
Compassionate, patient, resilient, and genuinely committed to inclusion, equality, and pupil success
Strong belief that individuals have untapped strengths and resources that can be developed through high-quality, non-judgemental support
Relevant experience in youth support, mentoring, pastoral care, counselling, psychology, coaching, education support, or related fields
Formal qualifications at Bachelor’s and Master’s level in Counselling or Psychology