Learning Support Assistant

Job description

Learning Support Mentor

Make a Difference Every Day

Reed Further Education is seeking dedicated and supportive Learning Support Mentors to help learners achieve their full potential at a Further Education College based in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education, student wellbeing, and providing both academic and pastoral support.

The Role

As a Learning Support Mentor, you will work closely with learners to remove barriers to learning, improve engagement, and support their personal and academic development. You will play a key role in helping students build confidence, achieve their goals, and succeed in their studies.

Hours - part time and full time

Location - Cambridge

Hourly rate - £14.25 per hour including holiday pay

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and group support to learners

Offer academic and pastoral guidance

Support learners with attendance, engagement, and progression

Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams

Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment

Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

Requirements

Experience supporting learners in an educational setting

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A passion for helping individuals achieve their potential

Understanding of safeguarding and student welfare

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus'
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifi...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English