The successful applicant for the post of Learning Support Mentor will work within the friendly Study Skills team. The post holder will be used to working with young people and enjoy the variety that comes with this type of role.

The job involves meeting with students 1-1 (or in small groups) to build their study skills and confidence, and may occasionally include working in classrooms and labs to support named students with notetaking. Strong interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with students and teaching staff are important, as are confident IT skills. The post holder will also support the students in non-teaching times to facilitate independent work. They will be expected to maintain records and assist the student to organise their workload. The successful candidate will be well organised, able to remain calm under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team. The post is line managed by the Director of SEND and is part of a team of teachers and learning mentors.

This role presents an opportunity to utilise mentoring skills in meeting the holistic support of students’ particular needs. Offering exclusively advanced level courses, Hills Road presents new challenges to all students transferring from school environments and then on to Higher Education and the world of work and the Study Skills Centre is at the heart of supporting successful transition.

The successful candidate will possess a real empathy for students in this key educational phase. Previous experience in an educational environment would be desirable, but more important will be an understanding of sixteen- to nineteen-year-olds and a genuine desire to support them through this significant transition stage.

To apply, please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application form. When completing Part 1, you will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement of Application, which should be no more than 1,000 words. Once you have submitted Part 1, please proceed to Part 2 (Equality and Diversity Monitoring).

Hills Road Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading sixth forms — but what truly defines us is our people and our ethos. We combine high achievement with deep commitment and care.

Our students are curious, ambitious, and engaged with the world around them. Our staff share a culture of trust, professionalism and collaboration, creating a workplace that is both dynamic and deeply supportive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge, we benefit from an extraordinary network of educational and community partnerships. For the right leader, Hills Road offers not only an outstanding institution to guide but a community to belong to. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of post-16 education in Cambridgeshire.

Below, you will find more information about our staff benefits, safeguarding, including our Child Protection Policy, and about being an equal opportunities employer.