Learning Support Mentor – Care, Health and Early Years

Learning Support Mentor – Care, Health & Early Years

Location: Cambridge
Department: Care, Health and Early Years
Contract: Temporary
Working pattern: 22.5 hours per week, across 3 days
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £24,577 - £25,192 per annum (pro rated)

About the role

A college in Cambridge is seeking a caring, proactive and reliable Learning Support Mentor to join its Care, Health and Early Years department on a temporary basis.

This is an immediate-start opportunity for an experienced support professional who can help learners engage with their studies, build confidence and make progress. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide practical, academic and pastoral support within a further education environment.

The successful candidate must already hold a valid DBS check.

Key responsibilities

• Provide learning and pastoral support to students within the Care, Health and Early Years department.
• Help learners engage positively with lessons, activities and college life.
• Offer encouragement, guidance and practical assistance where appropriate.
• Support students with organisation, time management and independent learning.
• Help learners overcome barriers to participation and achievement.
• Work alongside lecturers and support staff to meet individual learner needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence and respectful relationships.
• Monitor learner engagement and communicate relevant concerns to teaching staff.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow college procedures.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety, equality and inclusion requirements.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting young people or adults in an education, training or mentoring setting.
• A patient, encouraging and learner-focused approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Confidence supporting learners with different abilities and needs.
• A proactive, flexible and professional attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing.
• A valid DBS check.
• Availability to start ASAP.

Experience in further education, health and social care, early years, vocational training or mentoring would be advantageous.

What’s on offer

• Temporary role in the Care, Health and Early Years department.
• Immediate start.
• 22.5 hours per week across 3 days.
• Supportive college environment.
• Opportunity to support learners during an important stage of their development.

Apply now

If you are an experienced Learning Support Mentor or education professional with a valid DBS and available for an immediate start, please submit your CV and details of your relevant experience to marianne@clarus-education.co.uk

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. 

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