Learning Advocate - Maths Specialism

Uxbridge College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Uxbridge College is seeking a Learning Advocate to support GCSE and Functional Maths and English learners on a one-to-one or small-group basis.

Based at Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow Weald campuses, you will plan regular support sessions, provide feedback, and work with English and Maths teams to help learners build confidence and progress in maths and English.

This part-time, term-time role is 18 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with a pro-rated salary (£12,461 to £13,566).

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience supporting learners with literacy/numeracy needs in an educational environment (preferred).
• Good communication and organisational skills; ability to motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• Support GCSE and Functional Maths and English learners one-to-one or in small groups.
• Provide sessions inside and outside of classes and feedback to supported learners.
• Collaborate with English and Maths teams and vocational staff to plan effective sessions.
• Plan support sessions and monitor learner progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Motivating learners

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above

Job description

Learning Advocate - Maths Specialism - 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year to cover term times

School of English, ESOL and Maths (HC)

Location: Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow Weald Campuses

Salary: £12,461 to £13,566Actual salary for 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

PostType: Part Time Term Time

ReleaseDate: Tuesday 08 September 2026

ClosingDate: Monday 21 September 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: 2186

As a Learning Advocate, you would play a key role in supporting learners with their GCSE and Functional Maths and English, on a one-to-one or small group basis. You would support students both inside and outside of their classes, working closely with the English and Maths teams and vocational curriculum staff. This will involve planning support sessions and providing regular feedback to supported learners to enable them to develop confidence and make progress in their English and maths classes. This post will have a strong focus on supporting learners with Maths at GCSE and Functional Skills, at all levels.

You will need to possess GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, and preferably have some experience of supporting young people with literacy/numeracy needs in an educational environment. You will have good communication skills, be well-organised and be able to motivate and build good working relationships with young people. This could be an ideal role for someone considering a first step into teaching.

It is expected that the working hours will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

Please note: for individuals who start a term time only role after 1st September, the salary will be pro-rated from the start date to the end of this academic year (31 st August 2026). This ensures that the correct entitlement to pay and holiday pay relative to the portion of the year worked. This will be paid in equal monthly instalments until 31 August. The salary will revert to the normal arrangements as stated in the advert at the start of the following academic year.

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

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