Adult Learning Support Assistant

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council  Work Location: Wigston Magna Library, Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA (Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30am – 11:30am) and any other locality as required Salary:  £26,022 - £26,436 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Working Hours: 11.5 hours per week during ESOL term time (35 weeks per year) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 1st November 2026 Interview Date: 13th November 2026  This vacancy is an opportunity to work within the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Curriculum as an ESOL Learning Support Assistant. We are looking for an appropriately qualified and skilled individual to join our enthusiastic, committed, and experienced Adult Learning Service ESOL team. We deliver high-quality accredited and non-accredited ESOL programmes to learners from a wide range of cultural backgrounds across Leicestershire. Our courses help learners develop the language, skills, and confidence needed to participate fully in their local communities, access employment opportunities, and play an active role in life in the UK.  About the Role Working alongside ESOL tutors, you will provide learning support to adult learners and help them achieve their learning goals in a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment. You will be Supporting learners during ESOL classes under the guidance of tutors and curriculum staff. Assisting learners with reading, writing, speaking, listening, organisation, and maintaining focus during learning activities and helping learners overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual learning outcomes. Adult Learning courses are delivered across a range of venues in Leicestershire and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to work at other locations to meet service needs.  An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf]. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: • A Level 2 qualification or above in both English and Maths. • Basic digital skills, including the use of email and web-based systems. • Experience of paid or voluntary work in an educational, community, or support setting. • Experience of working with refugees, displaced people, or individuals from different cultural backgrounds. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • An understanding of safeguarding principles and learner welfare.   In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.  Ruby Chowdhury • Programme Manager Telephone: 0116 305 0491 Email: Ruby.chowdhury@leics.gov.uk [Ruby.chowdhury@leics.gov.uk] How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the  How to Apply [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section on our career site.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support [https://emss.org.uk/support].    By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006] About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.  Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]