Learning Support Mentor

Are you passionate about supporting the new generation?

Teaching personnel is seeking for a number of Learning Support Mentors to support a College in the Cambridgeshire area.

You will be providing high level support to students with a range of learning difficulties/disabilities, and create an inclusive environment that accommodates their needs.

About the role:

• It’s a full-time post,
• 9am-5pm
• Supporting a wide range of ages from 16 to adult learners.
• Looking for someone who can support students with the opportunity to support the wider team.

As part of the role, you will:

• Support students with a range of learning difficulties and other disabilities.
• Enable reasonable adjustments to help students to engage.
• Mentor students and encourage them to remain on task.
• Model skills so that the student can understand the tasks.
• Promote our college values.

What we are looking for in our ideal candidate:

• GCSE English grade C / 4 or equivalent - or willing to work towards gaining this qualification.
• Happy to undergo relevant training.
• Enjoy working across college faculties i.e. supporting students on a variety of courses.
• Have recent and demonstrable experience of working with people with special education needs (desirable, but not essential)
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude, sensitive to others needs, patient and reliable.
• A team player yet also able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Support for your professional development through our CPD Academy, Teaching Personnel gives you access to a vast range of career-enhancing Continuing Professional Development and training opportunities.
• Competitive Regular pay, you will receive weekly pay with rates based on your skills, experience, flexibility, and availability.
• Easy online admin, our myTP platform provides a range of digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.
• Safe working practices, we work hard to ensure your reputation is protected and you are kept safe at work.
• A dedicated Recruitment Consultant, we pride ourselves on good working relationships with all our candidates. We will be on hand to support you and work with you to secure the work you want.

If you are looking for a new opportunity we look forward to hearing from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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