Learning support mentor

Are you looking for a rewarding and flexible career in Further Education? We are a leading recruitment agency that works with Colleges, Universities and Training providers across the East and West Midlands, Cambridge, and Wales. We are always looking for talented Learning support mentors to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners of all ages and backgrounds, in different disciplines and levels.

Job Title: Learning support mentor

Position: Part-Time and Full-Time hours available

Role type: Temporary and Permanent

Location: Cambridge

Rate: £13-£15 per hour including holiday pay

Successful Learning support mentors will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Has recent experience supporting individuals with special educational needs.
• Possesses qualifications such as GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4, Level 2 Learning Support Qualification, or is working towards it.
• Demonstrates high sensitivity, empathy, and the ability to motivate and support students.
• Is computer literate and familiar with digital assisted technology.
• Is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with lecturing staff and assessors to support students in a variety of learning environments.
• Adapt educational resources to ensure they are accessible to all students.
• Promote independence and empower students to progress towards their educational achievements.
• Provide support outside the classroom, including during breaks, lunchtimes, and on educational trips.
• Maintain accurate records of student support activities and progress.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of learning support services.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges and training providers in the area.
• 1-2-1 specialist Consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf.
• The ability to sign up to a Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment.
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.

At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience in teaching others, we encourage you to start your registration today. You’ll be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients.

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Not looking for Support roles? We are also registering Lecturer's and Assessors. We also work with teams who are registering for Prison Education, Senior and interim positions.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Thank you for your interest in working with Reed Further Education. We look forward to hearing from you soon.