Learning Support Mentor

Learning Support Mentor

Types of contract available: permanent and full-time, permanent and part-time, part-time maternity cover (until July 2027)

Salary: from £24,577 annum FTE

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time available, Term-Time Only (38 weeks in a year)

Are you a compassionate, empathetic individual looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a Learning Support Mentor to join our team. This is an incredibly rewarding role that is particularly well-suited to individuals considering embarking on a future career in teaching or education support.

In this role, you will be the architect of a student's confidence and independence. You will work closely with teaching staff to empower young people with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders, physical access needs, and language impairments, ensuring they can fully access their vocational curriculum and achieve their potential.

Benefits

• Generous employer contributions through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan, Occupational Health services, free annual flu vaccinations, and a corporate eye care scheme.
• A free, independent telephone counselling service available whenever you need it.
• Free gym membership options, discounted fitness classes, and free on-site parking with EV charging points.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with lecturing staff to support students within a variety of learning environments, assisting with reading materials, note-taking, word processing, and using digital enabling technologies.
• Modify and adapt classroom resources responsively to meet learner needs, such as enlarging text and simplifying carrier language
• Empower young people to make progress towards their personalised learning outcomes, including specific Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
• Support the implementation of targeted therapy interventions, such as Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy, under the guidance of clinical professionals.

Requirements:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent. Holding or working towards a Level 2 Learning Support Qualification is highly desirable.
• Recent and demonstrable experience supporting individuals with special educational needs, learning difficulties, or disabilities.

Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.