Specialist Learning Support Mentor

Cambridge Regional College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Specialist Learning Support Mentor to join their Supported Learning team. You will provide essential teaching and support for students with learning needs, focusing on developing their independent learning skills and abilities. The ideal candidate holds a Level 4 teaching qualification and has experience working with diverse learners. Competitive salary and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Free gym membership option

Discounted college courses

Health expenses cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with supportive learning needs.
• Understanding of barriers to learning.
• Ability to teach in small groups or 1-1 settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and support for study programme students.
• Develop independent learning skills, numeracy, and literacy.
• Work with students across various levels from entry level to level 3.

Skills

Knowledge of neurodiversity

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

GCSE Grade C in English and Maths

Job description

Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Learning Support Mentor to join our Supported Learning team at our Cambridge Campus.

You will join us on a part time (30 hours), term time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between £20,974 - £22,356 per annum (equivalent to a full time, full year salary of £29,770 - £31,732 per annum), plus staff benefits.

Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you'll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

- Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure

- Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 20.10%

- Free gym membership option and discounted classes (Cambridge campus)

- Discounted rates on college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

- Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme

- Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available

- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC

- On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

- Staff Development opportunities.

- Discounted or fully funded rates on college course.

- The Park Restaurant 10% Discount

About the role:

You will provide effective teaching, support and study development primarily for study programme students with learning needs via drop in or pre booked sessions in either small groups or 1-1 sessions.

You will be responsible for developing student's independent learning skills, abilities and literacy/numeracy on a range of programmes. It is therefore essential that you hold a teaching qualification, minimum Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) or equivalent.

We are ideally looking for applicants who have knowledge of the impact of neurodiversity on learning and language development, social skills, mobility and access to the curriculum. You will require a good understanding of learning processes and barriers to learning.

You must also be qualified to GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths and have experience of working with people with supportive learning needs, ideally within a Further Education establishment. You must have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a range of students on courses from entry level to level 3.

In return we can offer you a vibrant and supportive environment within a team of multi-skilled professionals and mutually supportive colleagues.

Student success is paramount in our holistic approach, and you will have the opportunity to see the impact of your support.

To see a copy of the Job Description please view the vacancy.

Safeguarding statement

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.