Supported Learning Assistant

This role has a starting hourly rate of £13.79 per hour + 15% annual leave pay.

We are excited to be hiring new Supported Learning Assistants to join our teams based at the Guildford, Sunbury, Molesey & Woking Adult Learning Centres.

About the Team

Our vision is to change people’s lives through inclusive and inspirational adult learning. The Supported Learning Team's intent is to contribute to Surrey County Council's Community Vision 2030 and Surrey Adult Learning's (SAL) Strategic Priority by providing opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to enable them to enjoy more independent lives, express their creativity and learn new skills.

SAL provides a wide range of part-time day and evening courses to adults. Within this, the Supported Learning Team offers a programme of daytime courses designed to give adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to develop their independent living, personal and employment skills.

About The Role

As a Supported Learning Assistant (SLA) you will assist the tutor with their responsibilities for the management and delivery of the teaching, learning and assessment process. A key part of the role is to help learners build confidence, independence and social skills and encourage learners to participate fully.

This is a zero hours (bank) contract. The amount of work you are offered (during the daytime and term-time only) will depend on courses which require additional support. A typical course will run for 2 hours per week over three, 11-week terms. There is no obligation on Surrey County Council as your employer to provide you with a guaranteed amount of work.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Experience of maintaining records and keeping systems up to date, alongside good IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, whilst being able to remain calm and confident
• Ability to use initiative to contribute to class activities appropriately
• Ability to provide additional support to learners, maintaining confidentiality in and outside the workplace
• Ability to manage your time effectively and contribute to class activities with a flexible and cooperative working style

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Social Media Checks

This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 04/10/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so we do encourage early applications.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Alison Caraccio via email at [email removed]

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.