About us
Winstanley College is a vibrant and inclusive sixth form College committed to providing outstanding education and support for our students ages 16 - 19. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community, high achievement and dedication to helping every student reach their full potential.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and empathetic Learning Support Mentor to join our Learning Support team. The successful candidate will provide one to one and small group support to student with a range of additional learning needs, including specific learning difficulties, social/emotional needs, and disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people as they prepare for higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored support to students with identified learning needs
- Assist students in developing effective study skills, organisation and time management
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to implement and review support plans
- Encourage independence, confident and resilience in students’ learning
- Maintain accurate records of support and contribute to progress reviews and reports
- Support the promotion of an inclusive and supportive learning environment across the College
About You
- A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their best
- Experience of working with learners who have additional needs (desirable but not essential)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, understanding and adaptable approach
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement and College-wide well-being initiatives
- Free parking / easy access to local public transport
- On-site Costa & Starbucks
Winstanley College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all post are subject to the `Safer Recruitment` process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the College. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.