Salary: £12,896 - £13,311 per annum (actual) £24,577 to £25,192 per annum FTE
Contract: Term Time only (38 weeks per year) – 22.5 hours per week
Location: Cambridge
Role Purpose
The Learning Support Mentor provides high-quality support to students with learning difficulties and disabilities, including students with autism, physical access needs, visual or hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and communication needs.
The Learning Support Mentor supports students to access their learning, develop independence, achieve their goals, and successfully complete their programmes of study.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will:
* Work with teaching staff, assessors, and the Learning Support Manager to provide effective support across a range of learning environments.
* Support students to access lessons and learning materials through activities.
* Help students achieve their personalised learning goals, including Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.
* Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs, such as enlarging text or simplifying information.
* Encourage independence, confidence, and progress while promoting inclusion.
* Provide support outside the classroom, including during breaks, lunch periods, trips, and off-site learning activities where required.
* Maintain accurate records of support provided, student attendance, targets, and progress using their systems.
* Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to improve learning support services.
* Support students with therapy programmes, such as physiotherapy or speech and language activities, following guidance from qualified professionals.
* Review students’ support needs and contribute to planning appropriate support.
* Attend annual review meetings with parents, carers, and external professionals when required.
Person Specification: Learning Support Mentor
Essential Requirements
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above.
* Level 2 Learning Support qualification or willingness to work towards one.
Experience
* Recent experience supporting people with special educational needs and disabilities.
* Experience working with young people or adults in education, healthcare, social care, or similar settings.
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to provide sensitive, person-centred support.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to motivate and encourage students.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good IT skills and confidence using digital support technology.
* Ability to take clear notes and record information accurately.
Personal Qualities
* Reliable and adaptable.
* Willingness to learn new skills and complete training.
* Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Desirable Experience and Skills
* Experience supporting students in an FE college or similar setting.
* Experience supporting students with dyslexia.
* Experience with sighted guiding.
* Moving and handling/assisting people qualification.
* Familiarity with assistive technology and accessibility tools.
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Salary description
£12896.00 - £13311.00 per year