Learning Support Assistant

Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service are recruiting learner support assistants to work for us in various locations across Derbyshire. These roles will be supporting individuals and groups, including young people aged 14 to 19, adult learners aged 19+ and those with additional support needs.

We specifically require the following;

• A learning support assistant to work for 2 days per week, Monday and Tuesday at the Youth Hub in Cotmanhay from April to March, supporting 16 to 24 year olds with career planning and next steps.
• A learning support assistant for 3 days per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Chatsworth from September until the end of June, supporting a young adult in a work experience setting.
• Learning support assistants across all provision to work up to 3 days a week at various locations across the County, including High Peak, Chesterfield, Bolsover, Clay Cross, Derbyshire Dales, Cotmanhay and Swadlincote.

We are keen to recruit applicants with experience and interest in supporting learners to engage, progress, and achieve. We offer relevant training opportunities when in post.

Provisional Interview Date: 11 May226

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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