Learning Support Assistant (casual)
London Borough of Hillingdon
Education£15.68 – £15.91 per hourCasualCloses: 19 July 2026
About the role
Are you passionate about helping adults achieve their potential?
Learn Hillingdon Adult Community Education is looking for enthusiastic and caring Casual Learning Support Assistants to support learners across a range of adult education programmes. You will play a vital role in helping learners access learning, build confidence and achieve their goals in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
You Will
- Provide one-to-one and group support to learners in classes and community settings.
- Help create an inclusive learning environment where all learners can thrive.
- Support learners with their personal, social and educational development.
- Work closely with tutors to identify and meet individual learner needs.
- Assist with learner reviews, assessments and record keeping.
- Support educational visits, enrichment activities and occasional exam invigilation.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.
You are patient, approachable and committed to helping adults overcome barriers to learning.
You will have:
- Experience working in education, health, social care or a similar support role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good IT and administrative skills.
- An understanding of supporting learners with a range of needs, including learners with disabilities and learning difficulties.
- A commitment to safeguarding and delivering excellent customer service.
What We Offer
- Flexible casual working opportunities.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to people's lives.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- The opportunity to work across a diverse range of adult learning programmes.
Why Hillingdon?
At Hillingdon, we put residents first. As part of Learn Hillingdon Adult Community Education, you'll join a dedicated team committed to helping residents develop skills, confidence and independence through learning.
Whether you're supporting learners in the classroom, on educational visits or during assessments, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on your local community while developing your own skills and experience.
About us
- We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:- Enhanced DBS Check
- Qualifications Check
- 5 years of Referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.