Specialist Learning Mentor (The Cube) - CS12467

Warwickshire College Group, Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Student support, learning and progress
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: 35 hours/week Term Time only 36 weeks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,897– £26,081 pro rata, per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Support Skills

Admin Skills

IT Skills

Experience supporting students with SEND

What the college offers its staff

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training programme.
• Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
• WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site gym
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Pension schemes.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

This role is pro rata. The salary you will be receiving is £19,271.24 – £20,187.70 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

WCG has four core values, the first of which is to put the student first. Young people have the right to request that an institution is named in their Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP), and local authorities have a duty to name that institution in the EHC plan unless, following consultation with the institution, the local authority determines that it is unsuitable for the young person’s age, ability, aptitude or Special Educational Needs or that to place the young person there would be incompatible with the efficient use of resources or the efficient education of others.

WCG is recognised as offering an inclusive and successful provision at all levels for Young People whose learning is affected by autism and additional learning differences as well as mental health needs. The main purpose of this Specialist Learning Mentor post is to mentor, and support academically capable 16–19-year-old learners experiencing mental health challenges and additional needs within The Cube and help them towards achieving independence and reach their potential. The Specialist Learning Mentor’s time will be spent with the identified student/s in a mentoring capacity both in the classroom/workshop/practical environment and 1:1 mentoring outside of taught sessions. There will be a requirement to undertake administrative tasks relating to recording student progress and supporting student retention and achievement. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a specialist resource provision at Leamington Spa College. The Cube is our dedicated support hub for learners with neurodiversity and related mental health challenges, offering a calm, nurturing environment where students can develop the skills, resilience and independence they need to thrive. The successful candidates will become part of a multidisciplinary team. They will have experience of working with young people with additional needs and mental health challenges. They will work to create a nurturing environment that is trauma informed and attachment aware. As part of this team, you will work to enable, support and develop young people so that they can access education and fulfil their potential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide support 1:1 in-class, during breaks and lunchtimes, or mentoring support outside the classroom as directed by the Curriculum Lead/Head of Inclusion.
• To assist the class lecturer with the preparation/ adaptation of materials or activities for named student’s use.
• To actively promote and support independent learning, particularly through the use of technologies.
• To be a key worker for designated student/s to help reach their outcomes as stated in their EHCP.
• To support the Curriculum Lead in the EHCP Annual Review Process
• To work closely with the Curriculum Lead to ensure that the individual student targets are being monitored and reviewed.
• With knowledge/permission of the Curriculum Lead/Head of Inclusion make contact with parents, either by telephone or in writing where appropriate.
• To act as a trouble-shooter and work with the student to ensure they meet deadlines and catch-up on any missed work
• To attend Academy and Inclusion Team meetings.
• To undertake training and development as required including Team Teach.
• To train and act as invigilator and/ or Human Support (Reader, Scribe, Prompt) in exams.
• To accompany and support the student during work experience placements, and/or trips, if appropriate.
• To undertake administrative duties which will include keeping their own records, completing ProMonitor records, updating tutors with student progress reports and completing regular student support/progress reviews.
• Work collaboratively with College staff to produce Individual Risk Assessment, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans, and Medical Protocols and support the completion of exam access arrangements and Medical Protocols.
• To attend college delivered ‘Teaching Essentials’ training

Criteria:

Demonstrate English and Maths skills equivalent to Level 2.

A qualification relevant to Specific Learning Difficulties at Level 2 or above.

Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the

internet and other software applications, including assistive technologies

Previous experience of supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition, anxiety, emotion-based school avoidance and mental health needs.

Experience of liaison, advocacy and collaborative working

Experience in working with learners on a 1-2-1 basis.

Experience of coaching and motivating learners of different ages and abilities.

Knowledge of Educational Health and Care Plans and the SEND Code of Practice (2014).

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Warwickshire College Group

• Organisation type: FE College, ages 16 to 99
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 99
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Warwickshire College Group website
• Email address: jobs@warwickshire.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warwickshire-college-group

As one of the leading further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.


Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also the first college group in the UK to be granted Bachelor degree awarding powers alongside  Foundation degree awarding powers by the Office for Students - meaning the academic quality and standards of our degrees are equal to any university.

We believe it's not just about the vital qualifications and knowledge you need to get ahead, but the essential transferable skills to help you on your next steps, whatever they may be.


WCG will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by instilling enterprising and innovative skills and behaviours, which will help you to become successful in an ever-competitive world.

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