Are you experienced supporting learners in a Post 16+ setting?

Do you hold an Enhanced DBS On the update service?REED Further Education are seeking a dedicated Student Liaison Officer (SLO) to join our Student Services team. This role is crucial for improving attendance and supporting behaviour management and pastoral support among students aged 16-18. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Director of Student Services and Safeguarding to implement effective strategies and plans to enhance student retention, achievement, and progression.

• Student Liaison Officer
• Contract: Temporary Support
• Location: Middlesex
• Salary: £15-£17ph
• Job Type: Full time

Day-to-day of the role:

• Monitor and address learner attendance and punctuality, identifying patterns of low or non-attendance and implementing support interventions.
• Maintain a visible presence across the College to monitor student attendance in lessons and around the building.
• Engage, motivate, and mentor learners to improve their attendance, behaviour, and engagement with studies.
• Track attendance and behaviour, supporting the disciplinary process and liaising with curriculum staff, support services, and parents/carers.
• Collaborate with staff to promote student wellbeing and provide targeted support to learners at risk of failure.
• Plan and deliver pastoral tutorial sessions and support the induction and assessment of learners.
• Maintain accurate records in line with College systems and procedures, updating individual support plans for learners as needed.
• Support College events such as parents’ evenings, open days, and other activities.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with learners, promoting a safe and supportive learning environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Level 3 qualification (e.g., A levels or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience working with the 16-19 age group in youth work, careers, teaching, or learner pastoral support.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in IT to support delivery and maintain learner records.
• Knowledge of post-16 education and the development of personal, social, and employability skills.
• Ability to take a coaching or mentoring approach to support learners.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.