Join Our Team as a Learning Support Mentor - Creative Industries (Part-Time, Maternity Cover) Cambridge Campus | Until July 2027
Cambridge Regional College is excited to welcome a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Mentor to our vibrant Creative Industries department. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on young people's learning journeys while working in a creative, energetic environment.
Working hours:
* Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30-17:00
* Friday: 8:30-12:00
About the Role
As a Learning Support Mentor, you'll play a key role in helping students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Working closely with teaching staff, you'll support learners across a range of vocational subjects, helping them access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and your contribution will directly shape the success of our learners.
What You'll Be Doing
* Empowering young people to achieve their personalised learning goals, including those outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans.
* Adapting classroom resources to ensure accessibility—for example, enlarging text or simplifying language.
* Supporting students with therapy interventions such as Physiotherapy or Speech and Language Therapy, following guidance from professionals.
* Working directly with learners to review and update their support needs.
* Taking part in ongoing training and development as agreed with the Learning Support Manager.
* Using initiative, empathy and tact when supporting learners in a variety of situations.
* Adopting a flexible, student-centred approach at all times.
Essential: GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Desirable: Experience working with individuals with SEND.
Why Join CRC?
We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Excellent pension scheme
* Discounts on Apple products
* Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes
* Reduced rates on college courses
* BUPA Health Expenses cash plan & Occupational Health services
* Free on-site parking
* Exclusive high street and online discounts via Rewards@CRC
* On-site restaurants, retail outlets and coffee shops (Costa at Cambridge, Starbucks at Huntingdon)
* Free independent telephone counselling service
* Extensive staff development opportunities
Our Commitment
Cambridge Regional College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
We may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
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