Learning Support Mentor - Construction

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

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Cambridge is looking for a Learning Support Mentor to empower students in the Construction department. The role involves adapting resources, collaborating with lecturers, and providing practical assistance to students with diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will display strong literacy, commitment to inclusion, and the ability to work flexibly across environments. With a salary of £21,355 per annum, this opportunity offers a chance to significantly impact young people's lives. APPLY NOW!

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

£300 Refer A Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working with young people with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS check is required or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students both in the classroom and in practical workshop environments.
• Assist students in achieving personalised learning outcomes.
• Modify class materials to ensure all students can engage.
• Provide support through note-taking and use of enabling technologies.
• Support students during breaks and assist with therapy interventions.
• Maintain accurate daily records of student attendance.

Skills

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to championing inclusion

Flexibility in various learning environments

Job description

Learning Support Mentor - Construction

£21,355 per annum

Cambridge

Are you passionate about empowering young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their career goals?

Do you have the skills to support students with diverse needs within a dynamic, hands‑on environment like a Construction department?

Are you ready to join a dedicated team in Cambridge committed to fostering independence and inclusion?

If so, then we want to hear from you!

An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Mentor to join a leading educational provider in Cambridge. Working specifically within the Construction department, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities‑including Autism (ASC), sensory impairments, and physical access needs. Your mission is to empower these learners to access their curriculum, develop vital metacognitive skills, and successfully transition into their chosen trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Support: Work alongside subject lecturers and assessors to support students both in the classroom and in practical workshop environments.
• Empowerment: Assist students in achieving personalised learning outcomes and targets set out in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Resource Adaptation: Modify class materials (e.g., enlarging text or simplifying language) to ensure all students can engage with the technical curriculum.
• Practical Assistance: Provide support through note‑taking, reading, word processing, and the use of enabling technologies.
• Holistic Care: Support students during breaks, lunches, and off‑site trips, and assist with therapy interventions (Physiotherapy or Speech & Language) under professional guidance.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate daily records of student attendance and progress using internal monitoring systems (Pro‑monitor).

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record of working with young people with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Skills: Strong literacy and numeracy skills to assist with the definition of language and technical terminology.
• Communication: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate progress to parents and external key workers.
• Advocacy: A strong commitment to championing inclusion and promoting student independence.
• Compliance: An Enhanced Child & Adult DBS check is required (or willingness to obtain one).
• Flexibility: Comfortable working across various learning environments, including practical construction areas.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £21,355 per annum (Actual salary for term-time).
• Work-Life Balance: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year).
• Benefits: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth: Comprehensive training and development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Impact: The chance to support young people as they build the foundations for their future careers.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme.

If you are a compassionate and proactive mentor ready to support the next generation of construction professionals, APPLY NOW!

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate person ready to support the next generation of learners, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV or contact Neeraj at [e-mail] for more information.