Job Introduction
Community Learning MK has been serving the educational needs of adults in Milton Keynes for more than 30 years. Our aim is to provide purposeful and inspirational education to empower people to live a better life.
We offer high quality learning to help individuals and communities develop, and to ensure a fair, hardworking, and more equal Milton Keynes for all.
We’re seeking Learning Support Assistants to help our teaching colleagues deliver learning to adults and young people.
You’ll be educated to Level 4/grade C in GCSE maths and English, have experience of supporting teaching and learning in the classroom and have a passion for enabling learners with learning difficulties or disabilities to achieve their full potential.
We’re based at a dedicated Learning Centre in Central Milton Keynes Library although we offer courses in centres around the city so you may be required to work in a variety of locations.
We are a Good Provider as rated by Ofsted and Matrix.
This is a site-based role for which an enhanced/barred list DBS check is required.
Interview dates will be confirmed once applicants have been shortlisted.
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
You will be required to:
- Work closely with the class tutor and curriculum manager to support learners who face barriers to learning such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and those with SEND.
- Support the adaptation of learning materials to suit individual needs.
- Work one to one or in small groups with learners who have learning difficulties, disabilities, or emotional/behavioural challenges.
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to tutors using specific templates.
- Liaise with tutors to plan and deliver tailored support.
- Help with classroom set up and resource preparation.
- Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all.
The Ideal Candidate
- Communication skills: Clear and empathetic communication with learners and tutors.
- Active listener: Understanding student needs and concerns.
- Adaptability: Respond to different learning styles and classroom dynamics,
- Patience and Empathy: Support learners with diverse needs calmly and compassionately.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
