Paid Internship Opportunity: Learning Support Mentor at Cambridge Regional College

About the Opportunity

Want to gain experience helping young people succeed in education while building skills that could lead to a career of your own?

Cambridge Regional College is offering a six-week paid internship opportunity as a Learning Support Mentor. You’ll work alongside college staff to support students with a range of learning difficulties, disabilities and additional needs, helping them access their learning, build confidence and get the most from their time at college.

For the right person, this opportunity could also progress into a full apprenticeship with Cambridge Regional College.

What You’ll Be Doing

During the placement, you’ll:

• Support students to access lessons and learning activities
• Encourage students and help them work towards their learning goals
• Support students during lunch and break times
• Work with students with a range of additional needs and disabilities
• Keep accurate records of the support provided
• Attend meetings and work alongside college staff
• Learn how to recognise and raise safeguarding or welfare concerns

What You’ll Gain

• Six weeks of hands-on experience in an education setting
• Experience supporting people with different needs
• Communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills
• An understanding of safeguarding and student welfare
• Confidence working in a professional college environment
• Valuable experience for careers in education, learning support, SEND and mentoring
• The potential to progress into a full apprenticeship

Who They’re Looking For

This could be a great fit if you:

• Are based in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough, aged 18+ and not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)
• Enjoy helping and encouraging other people
• Are patient, positive and approachable
• Communicate well and can build relationships with different people
• Are responsible and understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Are interested in education, mentoring or supporting people with additional needs

You must have a minimum of Level 3 Maths and English and will require an Enhanced DBS check for the role.

Key Details

Location: Cambridge Regional College – on site
Duration: 6 weeks
Hours: 30 hours per week