Anglia Ruskin University
Learner Engagement Assistant
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About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural, and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.
About The Role
Based at our Writtle College campus, you will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance of our learners. Working closely with students, teaching staff, and support teams, you’ll help foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will monitor attendance patterns, support interventions to improve engagement, and provide pastoral care to students facing personal or academic challenges. This role is vital in promoting a culture of respect, resilience, and responsibility across the college community.
With experience of working in a Further Education environment, you’ll bring a proactive and empathetic approach to supporting students. You’ll be confident in managing a varied workload, responding to emerging issues around behaviour, attendance, and welfare with sensitivity and professionalism. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with young people are essential. You’ll be adaptable and resilient - no two days will be the same - and committed to promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
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To be successful in this role you will have two A levels or vocational qualification at NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant area, e.g. education, mental health, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this.
Informal enquiries can be made to Philip Grant at Philip.Grant@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
Salary
- From: £26,707 Per Annum, Pro Rata
- To: £30,378 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Employment Details
- Location: Writtle
- Faculty/Prof Service: Writtle College
- Vacancy Type: Permanent
- Employment Type: Full time, Non standard year
- Closing Date: 12/10/2026
- Ref No: 4112
Documents
- [Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 392.62kb)](Job Description and Person Specification)
- [Candidate Brief (PDF, 4371.77kb)](Candidate Brief)
Benefits
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme, and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
Safeguarding and Welfare
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short-listed candidates.
All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children’s Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse.
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This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Right to Work
In accordance with Home Office guidance and the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2006, ARU has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK and in the role for which they have been recruited. Prior to their start date, the successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
For candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, ARU is a UKVI-licensed sponsor and may be able to provide sponsorship for eligible candidates appointed to skilled roles, subject to meeting the relevant immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Further information about UK immigration requirements and working in the UK can be found on the Home Office website.
Flexible Working
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
Closing Notice
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes
Please download the [Job Description Person Specification](Job Description Person Specification) for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
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