Learning Support Mentor

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: September

We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Mentor on behalf of a well-established Further Education College in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and supportive individual to join a dedicated Learning Support team, providing high-quality support to learners studying within Construction and Motor Vehicle provision.

This rewarding role will involve supporting students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, helping them to access their studies, develop independence, and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work across a variety of learning environments, including practical workshops, specialist training facilities, classrooms, and, where required, off-site learning activities.

Experience of, or a genuine interest in, Construction and/or Motor Vehicle environments would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality learning support to students with additional learning needs across Construction and Motor Vehicle workshops, classrooms, and other learning environments.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and curriculum teams to ensure students can fully access and engage with their programmes of study.
• Support learners with study skills, organisation, assistive technologies, communication, and the development of independent learning strategies.
• Promote confidence, resilience, self-advocacy, and safe participation within practical and vocational learning environments.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor student progress, and contribute to reviews of support strategies and learner outcomes.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting young people or adults within education, training, care, or support settings.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, flexible, and supportive approach.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Experience of, or a genuine interest in, Construction and/or Motor Vehicle environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and additional staff benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive Further Education environment and make a genuine difference to the educational journey of young people.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

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