Clerical Assistant - Adult Community Learning (part- time) - Temporary Fixed Term

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Barry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a friendly Clerical Assistant to support adult community learning programs at the Vale Learning Centre in Barry. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work in a team. This is a part-time, temporary position with hourly pay ranging from £13.26 to £13.69.

Qualifications

• Great communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• Good technical skills using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Understanding of social media would be advantageous.
• Clear understanding of data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the programme run at Vale Learning Centre, Barry Library.
• Contribute to a positive teamwork environment.
• Respond to changing priorities and demands.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Technical skills using Excel, Word and Outlook

Job description

Clerical Assistant - Adult Community Learning (part- time) - Temporary Fixed Term

Employer:

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Location:

Barry, CF63 4RW

Pay:

£13.26 to £13.69 per hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

10/12/2025

About this job

About us The Vale Learning Centre is based in Barry Library and offers free, franchised provision of Essential Skills courses for adults including English, maths and Digital Skills.

We also provide ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses for those looking to improve their English skills for work, family and life.

Ambitious

• Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open

• Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together

• Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud

• Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role Pay Details

Grade 4 (Pt 5-7) £25,583 - £26,403

• full time pro rata, £13.26 - £13.69 (per hour)
• Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 28 hours Monday
• Thursday / Term-time only
• Main Place of Work: Vale Learning Centre, Barry Library
• Temporary Reason: This post is reliant on enrollments and fee income.

About you

The Vale Learning Centre is seeking to appoint a friendly and outgoing clerical assistant to support the programme run in our centre at Barry Library.

The applicant will need to be a great communicator with excellent organisational skills.

You will need good technical skills using Excel, Word and Outlook.

An understanding of social media would be advantageous.

You will need: Customer service skills dealing with the public.

Good use of Microsoft Office Work and Excel Sending and receiving emails using outlook.

A clear understanding of data protection requirements.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal) Excellent organisational skills.

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Contribute to a positive teamwork environment Empathy with learners.

Ability to respond to changing priorities and demands.

Additional information

DBS Check Required: No

For Further Information, contact: Genevieve Davies 01446736466

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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