About Us
RISE Alternative Provision is a nurturing and inclusive setting committed to supporting young people who require additional intervention to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, supportive, and personalised learning environment that enables every learner to succeed.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Student Welfare Officer who will also serve as an Administrative Assistant supporting DDSL responsibilities. This role works closely alongside the lead Student Welfare Officer and Senior Leadership Team, assisting with student wellbeing, safeguarding processes, and administrative functions across the provision.
Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding & Welfare
- Support the Student Welfare Officer and Safeguarding Team in day-to-day safeguarding duties
- Assist in responding to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance and RISE policies
- Help liaise with external agencies, parents/carers, and social services as directed
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential safeguarding and welfare records
- Promote a safe and supportive culture across the provision
Student Induction
- Attend pupil induction meetings alongside the Student Welfare Officer and wider team
- Support the planning and coordination of induction programmes for new pupils
- Lead or co-deliver pupil inductions to ensure students feel safe, informed, and welcomed
- Gather and record key information about pupils at induction to support effective provision planning
- Liaise with families and referring schools/agencies as part of the induction process
Mentoring
- Plan and deliver bespoke 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions tailored to individual student needs
- Develop mentoring plans aligned to EHCPs, behaviour support strategies, and pastoral needs
- Build positive, professional relationships that promote trust, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
- Monitor and review student progress within mentoring, adapting approaches as required
- Record and report on mentoring outcomes, contributing to wider student review processes
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the Student Welfare Officer to ensure consistency of support
Attendance
- Support monitoring of attendance, punctuality, and engagement
- Assist with daily attendance checks and follow-up actions
- Help prepare attendance data when required
- Work alongside families and external partners to support improved student attendance
Administration
- Assist in writing and updating risk assessments for students, environments, and activities
- Support preparation and organisation of EHCP paperwork, supporting evidence, and annual review reports
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team, including meeting preparation and data management
- Assist with wider office operations to ensure smooth daily running of the provision
- Carry out general administrative duties, including filing, correspondence, and maintaining accurate records
- Review weekly student reports, supporting the identification of key themes, and assist in setting and assigning appropriate student targets in collaboration with the Student Welfare Officer and teaching staff
Additional Duties
- Responsibilities may develop in line with the needs of RISE Alternative Provision
- Undertake other reasonably directed duties from senior staff to support organisational priorities
Person SpecificationEssential
- Experience working with vulnerable young people or within an education, pastoral, or welfare setting
- Basic understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and safer recruitment processes (or willingness to develop knowledge)
- Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and professionally
- Competent IT skills, including data entry and report support
- Ability to plan and deliver supportive mentoring or pastoral interventions
- A supportive, calm, and team-focused approach, with willingness to learn
Desirable
- Experience in an alternative provision, SEND, or pastoral support role
- Experience delivering mentoring or intervention programmes
- Familiarity with safeguarding systems or record-keeping processes
- Interest in progressing toward DSL/DDSL training
- Awareness of EHCP processes, risk assessments, and multi-agency working
What We Offer
- A supportive and passionate staff team
- Training opportunities in safeguarding, safer recruitment, and SEND
- Ongoing professional development and career progression pathways
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
- Staff wellbeing support
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bournemouth BH8 0LT
