Job Title: Learning Support Mentor Salary: £ 23,519 per annum (pro-rated) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Term time only Location: Cambridge (potential travelling to other locations within and outskirts of city) Role Purpose: To s upport students with learning difficulties and disabilities to become empowered so that they can fully access the curriculum and successfully achieve their programme of study through their development of greater independence. An enhanced DBS will be completed prior to starting this role Key Duties: Work in collaboration with the subject lecturing staff and assessors, under the direction of the Learning Support Manger Support students to access curriculums both within and outside of a classroom environment including: reading out of materials, note taking, word processing, using enabling technologies, definition of language and other metacognitive skills Empower young people to achieve their personalised learning outcomes, including Education, Health and Care Plan outcomes and targets Promote independence and empower students to make progress towards their achievement Maintain records in accordance with the support guidelines relating to student attendance, target-setting and progression and ensure daily Pro-monitor records reflects the support provided Support students with the delivery of therapy interventions e.g. Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy following guidance and programmes set out by appropriate professional Attend statutory annual reviews meetings with parents and/or external key workers Attend and contribute effectively to team meetings and focus on learning support improvements Key Skills/Experience Required: Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths Level 2 Learning Support Qualification or working towards Working with Dyslexia qualifications Qualification in Moving and Handling/ Assisting People to Move Recent and demonstrable experience of working with young people and adults from a variety of age ranges within an FE setting or other institution (education, healthcare, social services) High level of sensitivity To operate with empathy Ability to motivate Ability to work as a member of a team Able to work independently using own initiative Excellent communication skills For more information or to apply please send your CV or contact Morgan Parkes Recruitment. Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK. We operate a strict equal opportunities policy. Personal data you supply will be used for contacting you via telephone or email about our service. Your data will be kept securely and retained in line with GDPR regulations. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data for the specified purpose at any time.