Community Skills Coach: Digital, Literacy & Wellbeing

Essex County Council; Harlow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council’s Adult Community Learning (ACL) seeks a passionate Community Trainer to deliver inclusive, accessible learning that helps adults gain confidence, build skills and progress to further learning or work. You’ll work across Essex in community-based programs, supporting diverse learners and promoting inclusion.

ACL values learner-centred practice and strong collaboration with partners. Join a large public sector team dedicated to widening participation, delivering quality

Qualifications

• Experience delivering learning, training, coaching or support to adults.
• Strong understanding of inclusive and learner-centred teaching practice.
• Ability to build effective relationships with learners and community partners.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality community learning sessions tailored to learner needs and community priorities.
• Deliver entry-level and community learning programmes, including English, maths, digital skills, employability and wellbeing.
• Embed English, maths and digital skills within learning programmes where appropriate.
• Support learners to develop confidence, wellbeing and progression through creative and flexible learning approaches.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with additional support needs.
• Use assessment and learner reviews to monitor progress and celebrate learner achievement.
• Work collaboratively with community partners to engage new learners and support participation in learning opportunities.
• Attend community events and outreach activities to promote ACL courses and engage with local residents.
• Promote safeguarding, Prevent, British Values, equality, diversity and inclusion in all delivery environments.
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Officer and Sector Lead to support learner recruitment, engagement and progression.

Skills

Adult learning delivery

Community engagement

Inclusive teaching

Relationship building

Education

Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS or equivalent)

Job description

Essex County Council’s Adult Community Learning (ACL) seeks a passionate Community Trainer to deliver inclusive, accessible learning that helps adults gain confidence, build skills and progress to further learning or work. You’ll work across Essex in community-based programs, supporting diverse learners and promoting inclusion.

ACL values learner-centred practice and strong collaboration with partners. Join a large public sector team dedicated to widening participation, delivering quality