Learning Support Mentor

Randstad NV; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

CPD opportunities

Permanent term-time contract

Inclusive FE environment

Job summary

Randstad NV in Cambridge is seeking a Learning Support Mentor to empower FE students with special educational needs to access the curriculum and build independence. You will work with teaching staff to support learners with diverse needs, including EHCP targets, within a 37-hour week and 38-week term-time contract.

You will adapt materials, assist with therapy-related activities under guidance, and help maintain records while promoting safeguarding and welfare. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Level 2 Learning Support qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
• Moving & Handling or Dyslexia support qualifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & In-Class Support: Collaborate with lecturing staff to support students inside and outside the classroom through note-taking, reading, word processing and enabling technologies.
• Resource Adaptation: Adapt learning materials to ensure full accessibility for students.
• Empowering Independence: Help students build self-reliance and achieve EHCP outcomes.
• Out-of-Classroom Support: Assist during breaks, lunchtimes, off-campus study and college trips.
• Therapy & Multi-Agency Delivery: Follow guidance to assist with Speech & Language Therapy or Physiotherapy programmes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain daily attendance, support logs and progression data.
• Safeguarding & Student Welfare: Identify support needs and escalate safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Note-taking

Initiative

Digital assistive tech

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Level 2 Learning Support qualification (_desirable)

Moving & Handling / Dyslexia support qualifications (beneficial)

Job description

Are you an empathetic, patient, and proactive support professional passionate about empowering students with special educational needs to build independence and achieve their full potential?

We are currently partnering with a highly respected Further Education college in Cambridge to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Mentor on a full-time, permanent (term-time only) basis. You will join the Engineering, Science and Computing department to provide high-quality support to students with a range of learning difficulties, disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and communication needs.

In this vital role, you will work alongside subject lecturing staff and assessors to empower students to access the curriculum, develop meta-cognitive and study skills, and successfully make progress towards their personalised EHCP outcomes.

Key Role Details:

• Position: Learning Support Mentor

• Location: Cambridge

• Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only (38 weeks per year)

• Working Hours: 37 hours per week

• Actual Salary: £21,355 - £21,890 per annum (£24,577 - £25,192 FTE)

• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum & In-Class Support: Collaborate with lecturing staff to support students both inside and outside the classroom through note-taking, reading, word processing, and facilitating enabling technologies.

• Resource Adaptation: Adapt learning materials (e.g., enlarging text, modifying carrier language) to ensure full accessibility for students.

• Empowering Independence: Guide students to build self-reliance, supporting them to achieve their personalised learning targets and EHCP outcomes.

• Out-of-Classroom Support: Assist students outside formal lessons, including break times, lunchtimes, off-campus study programmes, and pre-arranged college trips.

• Therapy & Multi-Agency Delivery: Follow guidance from specialists to assist with therapy interventions, such as Speech & Language Therapy or Physiotherapy programmes.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate daily records regarding student attendance, support delivered, and progression tracking.

• Safeguarding & Student Welfare: Assist in identifying support needs, making referrals to Learner Services, and raising safeguarding concerns where appropriate.

Candidate Criteria & Requirements:

• Qualifications:

  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.

  • Level 2 Learning Support qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

  • Moving & Handling or Dyslexia support qualifications are beneficial.

• Experience: Recent and demonstrable experience of supporting people with special educational needs and disabilities. Experience within Further Education (FE), healthcare, or social services is highly advantageous.

• Skills & Attributes:

  • Proficient computer literacy and note-taking skills.

  • High level of empathy, tact, patience, and sensitivity.

  • Excellent communication and team-working skills, with the ability to use your own initiative.

  • Familiarity with digital assistive technologies or sighted-guiding is a bonus.

• Vetting: An Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check is required for this post.

What The College Offers:

• Permanent Security: A stable term-time contract (38 weeks/year) with a structured 37-hour working week.

• Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

• Professional Development: Comprehensive internal training and agreed continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a progressive, highly supportive FE environment dedicated to student success and inclusion.

Ready to make a lasting impact in Cambridge?

Step into a deeply rewarding mentor role supporting the next generation of learners.