Safeguarding Support Educator

Commitment: Part Time, 3 months (Volunteer basis, with potential for formal engagement)

We are seeking a Safeguarding Support Educator (SSE) to join our homeschooling-hybrid learning program. The role supports a small group of learners within a creative, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment.

The Safeguarding Support Educator helps ensure that every learner feels safe, supported, and valued — especially those navigating diverse emotional or learning needs. The role combines academic support, mentorship, and the promotion of wellbeing and respectful relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support academic learning in literacy, numeracy, and life skills sessions.
• Co-facilitate afternoon life-skills and reflection circles.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and consistent presence for learners.
• Observe and report emerging safeguarding or wellbeing concerns to the program lead.
• Contribute to weekly learner engagement and wellbeing summaries.
• Collaborate closely with the education team to ensure holistic learner support.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum academic qualification: Degree in Education.
• Experience in child protection, counselling, or community development.
• Demonstrated commitment to learner safety, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills.
• Available on-site for daily sessions with learners.

Duration & Support

This is a 3-month unpaid volunteer position with opportunities for training, mentorship, and possible transition into a traineeship stage then formal employment.

How to Apply

Send a short expression of interest, CV, personal mission statement here or through obu.lamu.ke@gmail.com