Adult Learning Support Assistant

Leicestershire County Council; Wigston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an ESOL Learning Support Assistant to help adult learners develop language skills in a positive, inclusive setting. You will support reading, writing, speaking, listening, and organisational tasks under the guidance of ESOL tutors.

The role requires a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths, basic digital skills, and safeguarding awareness. The position is based at Wigston Magna Library with some flexibility for other locations and hybrid working

Qualifications

• A Level 2 qualification or above in both English and Maths.
• Basic digital skills, including the use of email and web-based systems.
• Experience of paid or voluntary work in an educational, community, or support setting.
• Experience of working with refugees, displaced people, or individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of safeguarding principles and learner welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside ESOL tutors to provide learning support to adult learners.
• Help learners achieve their learning goals in a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment.
• Support learners during ESOL classes under guidance of tutors and curriculum staff.
• Assist learners with reading, writing, speaking, listening, organisation, and maintaining focus during activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Wigston Magna Library, Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA (Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30am – 11:30am) and any other locality as required
Salary: £26,022 - £26,436 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 11.5 hours per week during ESOL term time (35 weeks per year)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Interview Date: 13 th November 2026

This vacancy is an opportunity to work within the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Curriculum as an ESOL Learning Support Assistant.

We are looking for an appropriately qualified and skilled individual to join our enthusiastic, committed, and experienced Adult Learning Service ESOL team. We deliver high-quality accredited and non-accredited ESOL programmes to learners from a wide range of cultural backgrounds across Leicestershire. Our courses help learners develop the language, skills, and confidence needed to participate fully in their local communities, access employment opportunities, and play an active role in life in the UK.

About the Role

Working alongside ESOL tutors, you will provide learning support to adult learners and help them achieve their learning goals in a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment.

You will be Supporting learners during ESOL classes under the guidance of tutors and curriculum staff. Assisting learners with reading, writing, speaking, listening, organisation, and maintaining focus during learning activities and helping learners overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual learning outcomes.

Adult Learning courses are delivered across a range of venues in Leicestershire and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to work at other locations to meet service needs.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement .

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• A Level 2 qualification or above in both English and Maths.
• Basic digital skills, including the use of email and web-based systems.
• Experience of paid or voluntary work in an educational, community, or support setting.
• Experience of working with refugees, displaced people, or individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of safeguarding principles and learner welfare.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer .

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

Ruby Chowdhury - Programme Manager
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]