Learning Support Mentor Health & Personal Care (Fixed term)

Cambridge Regional College; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Huntingdon is seeking an empathetic Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable students and empower them in their learning journey. This full-time role involves a variety of responsibilities, from assisting with personal care to mentoring students. Ideal candidates will have GCSE English and experience or a willingness to work in a special education setting. With generous benefits and a focus on safeguarding, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity in supported learning.

Benefits

Generous holiday leave

Pension scheme

Discounted rates on Apple products

Free gym membership

BUPA Health Expenses cash plan

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a special education setting is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training.
• Ability to work independently and across college faculties.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Enable reasonable adjustments to student's engagement.
• Assist with personal care and health needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Team player

Ability to mentor

Education

GCSE English grade C / 4 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Ever considered a Teaching Assistant career and interested in helping young people? We are seeking caring, supportive, team-players to join our Supported Learning team at Cambridge Regional College. You will join us on a full time (37 hours), term time basis and will receive a salary of £21,355 per annum, equivalent to a full year salary of £24,577 per annum, plus staff benefits.

Please note that this position is fixed term until May 2027.

Benefits

• Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted rates on Apple products
• Free gym membership option and discounted classes
• Discounted rates on college courses
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
• Free on-site car parking
• Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
• On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
• Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
• Staff Development opportunities.

About our Department and the role

CRC is a really exciting place to work, and as we grow we are looking for caring, personable and empathetic Teaching Assistants with a real flair for empowering young people to join our Learning Support team.

The Supported Learning Department at CRC educate and care for our most vulnerable students. Every day is different and TAs can be supporting our students in a wide range of subjects that help to promote their confidence, independence, employability and self-reliance. You could be working with students in our college garden, with small animals or doing art, drama, music or woodwork skills as well as supporting in cooking lessons and Maths and English.

We are ideally seeking candidates who have experience of working in a special education setting or may wish to make the move from primary education or social care. A knowledge of supporting students working at Entry level and gathering evidence via RARPA would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of learning difficulties and other disabilities.
• Enable reasonable adjustments to help students to engage.
• Mentor students and encourage them to remain on task.
• Model skills so that the student can understand the tasks.
• Assist with Personal Care and health needs.
• Promote our college values.

What we are looking for in our ideal candidate

• GCSE English grade C / 4 or equivalent - or willing to work towards gaining this qualification
• Happy to undergo relevant training
• Enjoy working across college faculties i.e. supporting students on a variety of courses
• Have recent and demonstrable experience of working with people with special education needs (desirable, but not essential)
• A positive can do' attitude, sensitive to others needs, patient and reliable
• A team player yet also able to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

These TA opportunities would either suit someone looking for a new, more flexible role within learning support where they are only working term-time and/or someone keen to transfer existing skills, such as from the care sector, and build a career in supported learning. Full training and support provided for our Teaching Assistant roles.

Please note: internally this role is called Learning Support Mentor Health and Personal Care'.

Safeguarding and employment checks

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.