Job Description
POSITION: Learning Support Mentor
PAY: £21,355 per annum (Term-Time Only)
CONTRACT: Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday (Term-Time Only)
START DATE: ASAP
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 4th January
LOCATION: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
A dynamic and inclusive Further Education setting in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Mentor to join their team on a permanent, term-time only basis. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people and learners with additional needs to achieve their full potential in an FE environment.
About the role: Learning Support Mentor
Provide tailored academic and pastoral support to learners across a range of courses
Support students with SEND, learning difficulties, disabilities, and additional needs
Deliver 1:1 and small-group support sessions to promote progress and independence
Assist tutors with differentiated activities and learning strategies
Build positive, professional relationships with students to encourage engagement
Monitor, record, and report on learner progress in line with organisational procedures
Promote inclusion, safeguarding, and well-being at all times
Permanent, term-time only position
ASAP start
Based within a Further Education setting in Cambridge
The ideal candidate: Learning Support Mentor
Experience supporting learners in an FE, secondary, or SEN setting
Strong understanding of learning needs, differentiation, and pastoral support
Confident delivering both academic and emotional support
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting learner success
Reliable, enthusiastic, and adaptable
A relevant support or education qualification is a bonus but not essential
Benefits of joining Clarus Education:
Competitive annual salary (£21,355 - term-time only)
Permanent position with stability and development opportunities
Dedicated personal consultant to support you throughout the process
DBS advice and assistance
£150 'Refer a Friend' bonus for support staff
Long-term and permanent roles available across FE and schools
Additional Information
Please note: Sponsorship cannot be offered for this position Learning support mentor role. Applicants must hold QTS awarded by the British Department for Education.
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How To Apply
To apply for this Learning support mentor, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Learning support mentor role now and will be interviewing ASAP.
Safeguarding
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Learning support mentor, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Learning support mentor candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Learning support mentor post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Learning support mentor opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Learning support mentor role within 48 hours.
Learning support mentor Cambridge Cambridgeshire
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