Learning Support Mentor

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Learning Support Mentor Directorate: Learning Department: Sport and Uniformed Public Services Reporting To: Team Leader Date JD produced/revised: August 2025 Introduction/Background: The team provides high quality support to students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, to include D/deaf students, those with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Physical Access needs, Learning Disabilities, Visual Impairment and Language Impairment. The primary purpose of this job role is to: Support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to become empowered so that they can fully access the curriculum and successfully achieve their programme of study through their development of greater independence. The primary duties, tasks and responsibilities of this job role are to; 1. Work in collaboration with the subject lecturing staff and assessors, under the direction of the Learning Support Manger, or their delegate, within a wide variety of learning environments and situations. Support students to access these curriculums both within and outside of a classroom environment including: reading out of materials, note taking, word processing, using enabling technologies, definition of language and other metacognitive skills. 2. Empower young people to achieve their personalised learning outcomes, including Education, Health and Care Plan outcomes and targets. 3. Adaptation of class resources in order to ensure students are able to access learning materials, i.e. enlarging text, modifying carrier language, etc. 4. Promote independence and empower students to make progress towards their achievement and champion learning support and inclusion. 5. Provide support outside the formal classroom setting e.g. at breaks, Lunch, and on pre-arranged trips where needed and the delivery of study programmes off the college campus. 6. Maintain records in accordance with the support guidelines relating to student attendance, target-setting and progression and ensure daily Pro-monitor records reflects the support provided. 7. Attend and contribute effectively to team meetings and focus on learning support improvements. 8. Support students with the delivery of therapy interventions e.g. Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy following guidance and programmes set out by appropriate professional. 9. To work directly with young people to review their support needs, following the internal college processes. 10. At the invitation of the Learning Support Manager attend statutory annual reviews meetings with parents and/or external key workers of individual students as required. 11. Undertake appropriate training and development as agreed with the Learning Support Manager. 12. Assist colleagues to identify students’ support needs, e.g.: • Expressing concerns over a student’s welfare (i.e. safeguarding concerns) • Referring students to learner services, etc. • Making recommendations for best ways in which to differentiate materials. 13. You are liable to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your grade at your initial place of work or at any other College site. Special conditions or working arrangements applicable to this role are; This post is defined as regulated activity. The postholder is required to hold an enhanced DBS disclosure check deemed acceptable to the College and to be rechecked every 4 years. 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). Please note that this job description is current as at the date shown above. In consultation with you it is liable to change to reflect changes in the job. Terms and Conditions Details Salary Scale APT&C Scale 4 Salary: (to be pro-rated if part-time) £21,355 per annum (actual) £24,577 per annum FTE Superannuation Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme Number of hours to be worked per week 37 hours per week Full year or term time only contract Term Time only (38 weeks per year) Contract type Fixed term until July 2026 Location Cambridge Annual Leave Entitlement Holiday entitlement is incorporated into the annual salary. EMPLOYEE PROFILE – Learning Support Mentor ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES CANDIDATES MUST HAVE ON ENTERING THE ROLE ADDITIONAL KEY ATTRIBUTES ALREADY HELD OR TO BE DEVELOPED TO PERFORM THE ROLE ASSESSMENT METHOD e.g., application form, interview, tests Qualifications General education GCSE English and Maths or equivalent at grade C or 4 Level 2 Learning Support Qualification or working towards. Working with Dyslexia qualifications. Qualification in Moving and Handling/ Assisting People to Move. Application Form Certificates Related Experience Recent and demonstrable experience of supporting with people with special education needs. Recent and demonstrable experience of working with young people and adults from a variety of age ranges within an FE setting or other institution (education, healthcare, social services) Recent experience of sighted- guiding Application Form Interview Special Circumstances Prepared to represent the Department at welcome events throughout the academic year. Prepared to undergo relevant training. Prepared to work to programme needs across all college faculties. Interview Knowledge, skills and abilities High level of sensitivity. To operate with empathy. Ability to motivate Ability to work as a member of a team Computer literate Able to work independently using own initiative. Ability to note take for students Familiarity with digital assisted technology Application Form Interview Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Disposition and approach Supportive and Approachable attitude Reliability Tact, sensitivity, patience & understanding Adaptability and ability to cope with change Willingness to learn new tasks To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable Adults. Commitment to equality & diversity Interview