Job Introduction
We’re seeking Relief Adult Learning Support Assistants to join our Community Learning MK team.
We offer a range of educational opportunities to local residents to enable them to achieve their goals and ambitions.
You’ll support and assist in the teaching of language, literacy or numeracy to adults and young people.
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.
CLMK Adult Education is a Good Provider as rated by Ofsted and Matrix.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Main Responsibility
- Support learners who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
- Work with the class tutor to support learners with additional needs to achieve their learning goals
- Support and assist in the teaching of Language, Literacy or Numeracy to adults and young people.
The Ideal Candidate
- Educated to GCSE level 4 in maths and English, have a good level of general education and be experienced in supporting adults and young people in a learning environment
- This is a sessional position and teaching opportunities are subject to courses recruiting sufficient enrolments.
- Able to get about, ideally with a driving license.
- You’ll be flexible – you might be asked to work in another place and with short notice.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
