Learning Support/College-Link Mentor (Post-16)

OverviewLearning Support/College-Link Mentor (Post-16). The role is a Permanent, Term-Time only role. Monday to Friday: 08:30am – 17:00pm. Salary from: dependent upon experience. To Start: September 2025.

The Post-16 provision supports students aged 16 – 19 years of age. This role predominantly supports students on the College Link provision. These students attend a mainstream college, receiving additional support from College Link Mentors. They then attend Blossom House for additional therapeutic and academic sessions, supported by Teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Learning Support Assistants.

Responsibilities

Supporting students’ learning in college sessions

Supporting students’ learning in school sessions

Meeting with students on a 1:1 basis

Communicating with the wider staff team at Blossom House as and when required

Building positive working relationships with college staff

Working with independence to organise their college timetables depending on student need

Place of workCollege Link Mentors support students onsite at the mainstream colleges that the students attend: Nescot College, Merton College and Kingston College (Creative Industries Centre). College Link Mentors can be allocated to any of the colleges, depending on student need. We are actively recruiting for a CLM to support at Kingston College, supporting students in artistic subjects such as Art and Design and Animation, so this could be an ideal opportunity if you are experienced or interested in artistic subjects. College Link Mentors will also be allocated some time onsite at Blossom House School, supporting in lessons and working alongside the wider team.

Requirements

Supporting students’ learning in college sessions

Supporting students’ learning in school sessions

Meeting with students on a 1:1 basis

Communicating with the wider staff team at Blossom House as and when required

Building positive working relationships with college staff

Work with independence to organise their college timetables depending on student need

SafeguardingBlossom House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list ..... full job details .....