Learning Support Mentor – Engineering Department

Learning Support Mentor – Engineering Department

Location: Cambridge
Contract: Full time, term time only
Department: Engineering
Salary: £21,355 - £21,890

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a full-time, term-time Learning Support Mentor to join our Engineering department.

You will work closely with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of young people, while promoting their social inclusion, self-esteem and independence. You will support students across vocational areas of the college, helping them access the curriculum, participate fully in learning and achieve their potential.

Key responsibilities

• Empower young people to achieve their personalised learning outcomes, including Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes and targets.
• Adapt class resources to ensure students can access learning materials, such as enlarging text or modifying language.
• Support the delivery of therapy interventions, including physiotherapy and speech and language therapy, following guidance from appropriate professionals.
• Work directly with young people to review their support needs, following internal college processes.
• Support students to participate confidently in lessons and college life.
• Promote independence, self-esteem and positive engagement with learning.
• Use initiative when supporting learners, responding to situations with tact and empathy.
• Undertake relevant training and development as agreed with the Learning Support Manager.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Ideally, experience of working with people with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic and flexible approach.
• The ability to use initiative and adapt to different learner needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Discounted Apple products.
• Free gym membership option and discounted classes.
• Discounted college courses.
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Exclusive high-street and online retail discounts.
• On-site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets.
• Free independent telephone counselling through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff development opportunities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with Barred List information.

The college reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

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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