Supported Learning Assistant

Job title:

Supported Learning Assistant

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/288087/2029
• Positions: 3
• Salary: £14.86 per hour
• Category: Adult Learning
• Contract type: Bank
• Working hours: Bank hours
• Posted on: 6 January 2025
• Closing date: 31 January 2025
• Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning
• Location: Guildford, Sunbury, Molesey & Woking

DescriptionThis role has a starting hourly rate of £14.87 per hour, inclusive of 15% annual leave allowance.We are excited to be hiring new Supported Learning Assistants to join our teams based at the Guildford, Sunbury, Molesey & Woking Adult Learning Centres.Rewards and Benefits

• Annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Continual professional development
• Discounted Surrey Adult Learning courses

About the TeamOur vision is to change people’s lives through inclusive and inspirational adult learning. The Supported Learning Team’s intent is to contribute to Surrey County Council’s Community Vision 2030 and Surrey Adult Learning’s (SAL) Strategic Priority by providing opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to enable them to enjoy more independent lives, express their creativity and learn new skills.SAL provides a wide range of part-time day and evening courses to adults. Within this, the Supported Learning Team offers a programme of daytime courses designed to give adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to develop their independent living, personal and employment skills.About the RoleAs a Supported Learning Assistant (SLA) you will assist the tutor with their responsibilities for the management and delivery of the teaching, learning and assessment process. A key part of the role is to help learners build confidence, independence and social skills and encourage learners to participate fully.This is a zero hours (bank) contract. The amount of work you are offered (during the daytime and term-time only) will depend on courses which require additional support. A typical course will run for 2 hours per week over three, 11-week terms. There is no obligation on Surrey County Council as your employer to provide you with a guaranteed amount of work.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience of maintaining records and keeping systems up to date, alongside good IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, whilst being able to remain calm and confident
• Ability to use initiative to contribute to class activities appropriately
• Ability to provide additional support to learners, maintaining confidentiality in and outside the workplace
• Ability to manage your time effectively and contribute to class activities with a flexible and cooperative working style

Contact UsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact:Alison Caraccio ( ) for Sunbury, Molesey, Woking Adult Learning CentresSara Doneux ( ) or Zoe Squillaci ( ) for Guildford Adult Learning CentreThe job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/01/2025 with interviews to follow. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis and if the positions are filled the advert may close early so early applications are welcomed.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview.Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

• Reviewed: 07 Jan 2025

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Expected salary

£14.86 per hour

Location

Surrey

Job date

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:49:30 GMT

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