Job Description

Our ALS department is expanding and we are excited to announce that we are looking for an additional team member to join as a SEN Learning Mentor.



We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.



Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!

The Role

Term Time Only - 38 weeks


To work with learners across the College who have a Special Educational Need ensuring each learner has access to relevant support to gain work related skills and be able to achieve their potential. This involves, offering pastoral support and signposting to other agencies. The post requires liaison with parents and external agencies.

Main Duties for this role include

Individual pastoral support on a needs related basis:
Assisting curriculum staff with retention and achievement strategies Attendance at Multi Agency meetings for individual students ensuring appropriate information on their progression is collated beforehand Working with identified students for action planning and behavioral management Attendance tracking and chasing Liaising with the colleges safeguarding team Make referrals as appropriate to the Additional Learning Support section, Student Liaison Officer or College Counsellor.


Support progression events ensuring students have appropriate access to external agencies or internal staff to make informed choices on their destination.


Arrange visits of prospective students and show them around the college.

Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?

We are proud of our fantastic benefits, inclusive of:

2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays) Local Government Pension Scheme Real Living Wage Employer Family friendly policy Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links Long Service Recognition and Awards Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Onsite staff counsellor to support our mental health strategy. Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team. Life Assurance Cycle to work Good for ME, Good for FE - Volunteering, Fundraising Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments Onsite Starbucks cafe

Pre-employment Screening

All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;

Evidence of your right to work in the UK Proof of Identity A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments.


Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.