EHCP Learning Mentor
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £19,936.02 actual salary |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Macclesfield, SK11 8LF |
| Company: | Macclesfield College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 199 |
Summary
Job Advert
Our ALS Department are looking for a team member to join the department as EHCP Learning Mentor on a 12 month fixed term
contract.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!
The Role
To work with learners across the College who have an Education Health Care Plan ensuring each learner has access to relevant
support to gain work related skills, and be able to achieve their potential. This involves setting life skills targets, offering
any pastoral support and signposting to other agencies, and chairing EHCP annual review meetings. 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 behavioural management.
* Attendance tracking and chasing.
* 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.
* Provide assistance to students during the disciplinary process.
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 café
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.
At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we
actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.
Our ALS Department are looking for a team member to join the department as EHCP Learning Mentor on a 12 month fixed term
contract.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!
The Role
To work with learners across the College who have an Education Health Care Plan ensuring each learner has access to relevant
support to gain work related skills, and be able to achieve their potential. This involves setting life skills targets, offering
any pastoral support and signposting to other agencies, and chairing EHCP annual review meetings. 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 behavioural management.
* Attendance tracking and chasing.
* 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.
* Provide assistance to students during the disciplinary process.
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 café
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.
At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we
actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.