Learning Support Assistants

Learning Support Assistants (working with adult learners)
 

2 part-time posts of 6 hours per week, with additional hours available – term time only

NJC Grade 3 – (pro rata for part-time hours – £28,521 to £29,346 per annum for 36 hours per week.  Hourly rate: £15.19 to £15.63).

CALAT, the leading provider of adult education in Croydon, requires Learning Support Assistants to provide learning support to adult learners with mental health difficulties, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, sensory impairments and other disabilities.

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with experience of working one-to-one with learners with disabilities in a classroom environment?

This post is to provide learning support to learners to achieve their learning and qualifications, across the CALAT sites, you must be flexible in the hours and days available including evenings and Saturdays.

It would be desirable if you have experience of supporting learners in an educational context and you have a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and/or Numeracy (equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above in English and or Maths).

(Please note that if you apply for this post, your supporting statement, at the end of the online application, should demonstrate fully how you meet each criteria in the person specification and include specific examples of your relevant experience, skills and knowledge as evidence.)

Closing Date:   Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:59pm        

Interviews:    Thursday 31 July 2025

 
 Equal opportunities statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.