Adult Learning Support Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Sandwell seeks an experienced support member for its adult education service. In this full-time role, you will inspire and support adult learners in English and math courses, monitor progress, and assist tutors. Candidates should have a minimum level 2 certificate in learning support and relevant experience. The role offers a salary of £25,583 to £24,702 annually, subject to renewal based on funding.

Benefits

Mileage entitlement

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience of supporting adults in an adult education setting.
• Experience working alongside tutors in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support adult learners to complete courses.
• Monitor individual progress and maintain records.
• Assist tutors with lesson delivery and facilitate support sessions.

Skills

Support adult learners

Record keeping

Classroom support

Initial assessment facilitation

Education

Minimum level 2 certificate in learning support

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4-9 or Functional Skills level 2

Job description

Overview

Sandwell Adult and Family learning are looking for an experienced support member of staff for its adult education learning service based in Sandwell. This is a full-time post of 37 hrs per week and an employed fixed term contract from October 2025, subject to continued funding by WMCA, renewed each year.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support adult learners to successfully complete their course/qualification. Predominantly, the courses will be English and maths, but other subjects may also require support.
• Monitor the progress of individuals and keep accurate, up to date records of achievements after every lesson.
• Support the tutor in the classroom and offer 1-1 tutorials face to face and through online platforms; all tasks will be outlined by the relevant tutor.
• Assist in the initial assessment process, facilitate support sessions and lead learner forums.
• Support the English curriculum quality lead with marking and assessing initial assessment paperwork.
• Occasionally cover a class as required.
• Salary and benefits: £25,583 (£13.26 per hour) to £24,702 (£12.80 per hour), mileage and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 2 certificate in learning support
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4-9 (or Grade C) or Functional Skills English and Maths level 2
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience of supporting adults in an adult education setting
• Experience of working alongside tutors within English and Maths in adult delivery

Contract details

Full-time post of 37 hours per week, employed fixed term contract from October 2025, subject to continued funding by WMCA; this will be renewed each year.

Closing date

Closing date 10/10/2025

How to apply

Please provide examples of how you meet the essential requirements outlined on the Personnel Specification. You may give examples from your experience in employment, education, voluntary work or personal life. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via email to [e-mail]. For more information about working for Sandwell Council and our recruitment process, please visit the Sandwell Council jobs site. To apply please download the application and return to [e-mail].

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