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Learner Engagement and Attendance Coordinator
Redruth, Cornwall
37.5 hours per week | Fixed term to August 2027 (continuation subject to funding)

About Us

Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C) is a charity and a social enterprise that aims to transform the quality of life for people, places and communities.

We’ve been around since 2001 and are focused on affecting change that will make lives better, make Cornwall fairer and combat inequality and injustice.

We are now looking for a Learner Engagement and Attendance Coordinator to join our team on a fixed term contract to support young people aged 12 to 24 to re-engage with learning, develop positive relationships, and access opportunities that improve confidence, independence, and wellbeing. This role will be based in Redruth with travel across Cornwall and is 37.5 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £29,400 per annum
• Employer’s contribution pension scheme
• NHS Top-Up Healthcare plan membership for all staff
• Join an organisation that is empowering communities in Cornwall

If you are passionate about helping young people feel safe, included, and able to engage in education and enrichment opportunities, we want to hear from you!

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with young people, support them to overcome barriers to engagement, and help create positive experiences that improve confidence, independence, and wellbeing.

So, if you have the experience we’re looking for and the drive and passion to help others, apply today!

The Role

As a Learner Engagement and Attendance Coordinator, you will play a key role in helping young people engage positively with education, enrichment, and wider opportunities through trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches.

You will work closely with learners, families, and professionals to identify and reduce barriers to attendance and participation, helping young people rebuild confidence and establish positive routines and relationships.

Alongside attendance and engagement responsibilities, you will contribute to CN4C’s 52-week provision, supporting and leading on enrichment activities, trips, and community-based experiences that strengthen confidence, independence, and social connection.

You will work directly within classrooms and enrichment settings to identify creative and meaningful ways to better engage learners and improve participation across provision. You will also act as a champion for learner voice, and consistent learner-centred approaches across the team.

Your work will include:

• Monitoring learner attendance, engagement and participation across provision
• Identifying barriers to engagement and implementing supportive, trauma-informed strategies
• Building positive relationships with learners and families through consistent communication and support
• Supporting and leading enrichment activities, trips, and community experiences
• Working within classrooms to improve learner participation and motivation
• Supporting learners to develop confidence, routines, and positive engagement with provision
• Carrying out outreach work, including home visits and community-based support where required
• Developing partnerships with schools, local authorities, adult services, local businesses, and community organisations
• Supporting transitions into provision, adult services, further opportunities, and community-based activities
• Planning and coordinating transition visits, taster days, and enrichment experiences
• Acting as a champion for Learner Passports and learner voice approaches
• Supporting staff to develop approaches to learner engagement, co-regulation, and inclusive practice
• Contributing to CPD and reflective practice across the team
• Maintaining accurate records and monitoring learner engagement and attendance data
• Attending meetings, training and multi-agency forums as required

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines learner support, enrichment, outreach, partnership working, and practice development. You’ll be part of a collaborative and committed team that makes a real difference to the lives of young people in Cornwall.

About You

You’ll be someone who genuinely cares about supporting young people to succeed and who is confident in building positive relationships with learners, families, and professionals.

You will bring:

• Experience of working with young people with SEND, SEMH and/or additional needs
• Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred approaches
• Experience supporting learner engagement, attendance, or wellbeing
• Confidence in building relationships and motivating young people
• Experience supporting or leading enrichment activities, trips, or community-based provision
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to support young people with a range of needs

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working in alternative provision or post-16 education
• Experience of outreach or family liaison work
• Knowledge of EHCP processes and outcomes
• Experience of partnership working with external agencies or organisations
• A qualification in youth work, education, wellbeing support or a related field
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

You’ll need to be flexible with your working hours, able to support enrichment activities and trips, and travel across Cornwall as required.

Placement in this role will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm). The contract is fixed-term until 31st August 2027, with continuation subject to funding.

CN4C is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Learner Engagement and Attendance Coordinator, please apply via the button shown.

Pay: £29,400.00 per year

Work Location: In person