Part-Time Adult Learning Support Assistant

Working for Essex; Harlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant based mainly in Harlow, with a fixed-base pattern and occasional site at Ongar Zinc Arts. The role is annualised hours, 16.30 hours per week, with 849.89 hours/year, salary £25,959 per annum (full-time equivalent).

The post supports adult learners, works with tutors, assesses progress, and maintains records. Interview date: 18 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) in English and Maths or equivalent by experience.
• In addition, possesses a subject qualification at Level 2 in supporting learning, or a willingness to undertake the required qualifications within the first year.
• Ability to develop skills and knowledge within role.
• Experience of working in a supportive role with adults.
• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment, with good communication skills to engage with adults.
• Ability to encourage participation and engagement, ideally with adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment of a learner's attitudes, skills and knowledge, being attentive and responsive to the needs of the tutor and class.
• Support tutors to motivate students, encourage participation, and ensure that appropriate methods, materials, and resources are used in the sessions.
• Contribute to attending to individual learning needs, assessing progress and achievement, providing regular feedback and maintain records of individual learning and attendance under the direction of the tutor.
• To support tutors in their delivery of academic and vocational courses
• Support learners with challenging behaviour in an educational environment.
• Support learners with special educational needs and disabilities (general class and 1:1 support)
• Provide pastoral support to learners within an educational setting.
• To support adult learners with a wide range of difficulties and disability in classes across all curriculum areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Engagement with adults

Adult education support

Education

RQF level 2 English/Maths

Level 2 supporting learning qualification

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant based mainly in Harlow, with a fixed-base pattern and occasional site at Ongar Zinc Arts. The role is annualised hours, 16.30 hours per week, with 849.89 hours/year, salary £25,959 per annum (full-time equivalent).

The post supports adult learners, works with tutors, assesses progress, and maintains records. Interview date: 18 November 2026.