This 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 Team

Our 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 Role

As 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 Criteria

To 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

The 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 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 Commitment

Surrey 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.