training and education
E-learning modules
£12.50 - £14.00 per hour (Approx. £24,577 pro-rata)
Cambridge
Are you a dedicated support professional who believes that physical or learning disabilities should never be a barrier to education?
Do you have the empathy and skill to provide essential personal care while simultaneously empowering young adults to achieve academic independence?
Are you looking for a stable, part-time role (15 hours per week) that fits perfectly around a term-time schedule in Cambridge?
An impactful opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Mentor specialising in Health and Personal Care to join a leading Further Education provider in Cambridge. This role is central to the "Supported Learning" directorate, where you will work with students aged 16+ who have a range of needs, including physical disabilities, ASD, and sensory impairments. Your mission is to provide the vital personal and medical support they need to feel safe, while coaching them toward the independence required to succeed in their college journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal Care & Well-being: Provide essential support for students with health or personal care needs, ensuring their dignity and comfort so they can focus on their learning.
- Academic Empowerment: Assist in a variety of learning environments by taking notes, reading materials, defining complex language, and utilising enabling technologies.
- Resource Adaptation: Modify classroom materials on the fly-such as enlarging text or simplifying language-to ensure every student can access the curriculum.
- Therapy Implementation: Support the delivery of professional therapy interventions, including Physiotherapy and Speech & Language programmes, following expert guidance.
- Community Integration: Provide supervision and support outside the classroom during breaks, lunchtimes, and on college trips to ensure a safe and inclusive social experience.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate daily logs (Pro-monitor) to track student attendance, target-setting, and progress toward their EHCP outcomes.
Requirements
- Experience in Care or SEN: Proven experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or complex health needs.
- Personal Care Proficiency: Comfort and experience in providing personal care and physical support in a professional and respectful manner.
- Educational Aptitude: Strong literacy and numeracy skills to assist students with word processing, note-taking, and metacognitive skills.
- Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work seamlessly with lecturers, assessors, and therapists to provide a holistic support package.
- Safeguarding Commitment: A high level of awareness regarding student welfare and the ability to follow college safeguarding procedures.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child & Adult DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: £24,577 per annum (pro-rated to 15 hours per week).
- Work-Life Balance: A permanent, Term Time Only contract-ideal for those with existing commitments.
- Pension: Enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Professional Growth: Dedicated training and development opportunities within a highly specialized Supported Learning department.
- Rewarding Impact: The chance to champion inclusion and watch young adults gain the confidence to live and learn independently.
- Referral Bonus: Earn £300 through our Refer A Friend scheme.
How To Apply :
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
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