Learning Support Mentor - Construction

As a Learning Support Mentor, you will work closely with Lecturing staff, Assessors, and the Team Leader in Construction to help students succeed in their programmes of study. You will provide tailored support to ensure learners with additional needs can access the curriculum, develop greater independence, and achieve personalised outcomes., 1. Collaborative Support: Work in collaboration with teaching staff across various learning environments, providing support both in and outside of the classroom. This includes assisting with reading materials, note-taking, word processing, and using enabling technologies. 2. Student Empowerment: Support students in achieving personalised learning outcomes, including those within Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP). 3. Resource Adaptation: Modify and adapt classroom resources (e.g., enlarging text, simplifying language) to meet individual learning needs. 4. Promote Independence: Empower students to make progress towards their goals, fostering independence and self-confidence in their learning journey. 5. Holistic Support: Provide assistance outside the classroom, including during breaks, lunch, on trips, and during off-campus study programmes as needed. 6. Record Maintenance: Keep accurate records of student attendance, target-setting, and progress on Pro-monitor, ensuring that support guidelines are met.

Are you passionate about empowering young people with learning difficulties and disabilities to achieve their full potential? Do you have a desire to help students become more independent while providing essential support to enable them to access the curriculum? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Cambridge Regional College as a Learning Support Mentor within our Construction Department.,

• Experience working with young people with learning difficulties or disabilities in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for promoting inclusion and supporting diverse learners.
• Ability to adapt learning materials and provide differentiated support to meet varied learning needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Be a team player with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and collaboration.
• GCSE or equivalent qualifications at grade C or above in English and maths
  
  At CRC, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. You will be part of a passionate team that values innovation, empowerment, and student success. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities to support your growth and career progression.
Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include: - Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure - Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 23.5% - Free gym membership option and discounted classes (Cambridge campus) - Discounted rates on college courses - BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services - Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme - Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available - Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC - On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks - Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme - Staff Development opportunities. - Discounted or fully funded rates on college course. Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. 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). The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.