Overview
Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Directorate: Children and Families; Section: Learning Services; Location: Tunstall ACL Hub; Grade: Level 2; Salary: £24,413 - £24,796; Hours: Casual. This advert is open to both external and Internal applicants. There are 4 posts available for this job. This post is casual, work in the casual pool is not guaranteed. We are under no obligation to provide work, likewise, you will be under no obligation to take up the offer of work. Hours offered will be as and when needed.
Role purpose
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Officer to join our Adult and Community Learning team within Stoke-on-Trent City Council. You’ll play a vital role in supporting adult learners with additional learning needs or disabilities, helping to remove barriers and ensure everyone can fully participate in learning. From reading and scribing in class to providing one-to-one encouragement, you’ll make a real difference to learners’ confidence, independence, and success.
Responsibilities
* Support individuals with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
* Provide reading and scribing assistance in class
* Provide one-to-one encouragement to learners
* Contribute to promoting inclusion, safeguarding, and equality
Qualifications and experience
* Experience of supporting individuals with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
* A clear, accurate approach to written and verbal communication
* Strong teamwork and record-keeping skills
* An understanding of reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010
* A genuine commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and equality
Benefits and development
You’ll join a friendly, supportive team that values professional development and continuous improvement. You’ll receive full induction, ongoing CPD, and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts people’s lives and our city’s communities.
How to apply
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where every day brings a new challenge and opportunity to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Daniel Shaw, ACL Support Services Lead, at Daniel.Shaw@Stoke.gov.uk.
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If an employee currently at risk of redundancy applies, their application will receive priority and you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
To Apply
Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.
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