What is the job role?
Job Role: Full time, permanent Family Learning Facilitator post
The role is to support the of delivery of Family Learning programmes across Coventry as part of the Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service.
As a Family Learning Facilitator, you will:
1. Work alongside Family Learning tutors and the Delivery Manager to deliver engaging sessions for parents, carers, and children.
2. Support programmes that strengthen family relationships and help parents support their children’s learning and development.
3. Assist with planning sessions, preparing resources, and supporting learners during activities.
4. Deliver a range of provision, including:
Parenting and relational programmes
Stay-and-play sessions
Baby massage
Curriculum-based sessions to support understanding of primary education
Emerging programmes such as early communication, art-based learning, and outdoor learning
5. Work in community venues and in partnership with local organisations.
6. Help engage disadvantaged families and increase participation from male carers.
7. Support both one-off workshops and longer programmes (e.g. 10-week courses).
Overall, the role suits someone enthusiastic, supportive, and passionate about community education and family support, who enjoys helping families build skills, confidence, and positive relationships.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a passionate, adaptable, and committed team player with experience in educational or community settings to help deliver engaging Family Learning activities. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the barriers adults may face in education and a genuine commitment to supporting learners to overcome these challenges.
You will have experience working with children and/or families and either possess, or be willing to develop, an understanding of the Early Years or Primary curriculum. A commitment to learning through play is essential. You should be confident in facilitating learning sessions, preparing appropriate resources, and supporting individual learner needs to enable progress.
Strong communication and organisational skills are required, along with a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development. You must be committed to promoting equality, diversity, and safeguarding in all aspects of your work. Relevant subject qualifications, along with Level 2 English and maths, are essential.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, an additional pre-employment check will be carried out from 1 September, which may include an online search as part of the recruitment process.
If you require assistance to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page for further support.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews to applicants who meet the minimum role requirements and identify with one of the following groups:
8. Members of the Armed Forces or veterans
9. Individuals who are currently in care or have previously been in care
10. Individuals who consider themselves to be disabled or who have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process, please refer to the document titled “Coventry City Council Application Process” on our jobs page. Please note that applications found to have been completed using AI may be rejected unless a reasonable justification is provided and accepted by the Council.
Short Listing: Thursday 8th January
Interviews: Monday 12th January
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.