Learner Support Assistants - Youth Work

Salary: GBP 15.93 per hour

Learner Support Assistants - Youth Work

Salary scale at: £15.93 per hour (including holiday pay)

Plus generous holidays and benefits package

We have a fantastic opportunity for Learner Support Assistants to support our adult learners on our Youth Work courses in Wrexham. You will support and assist learners in accordance with their needs, organisational policies and procedures, and subject assessment criteria. You will establish constructive and effective working relationships with the learners, working in partnership with and under the direction of class tutors. You will implement planned learning activities and/or teaching programmes as agreed with tutors.

The Learner Support Assistant role is a diverse, hands-on role where you be working independently and also with the Youth, Community and Playwork team.

You will have responsibility for (but not exhaustive to):

• Supporting and assisting learners in accordance with the learner needs and Adult Learning Wales policies and procedures
• To establish constructive and effective working relationships with learners and to interact with them according to their individual needs, and to help build their confidence and enhance self-esteem
• Supporting learners in various practical activities in accordance to course subject assessment criteria

We are looking for applications to support the delivery of the Youth Work provision as set out below:

Timetable:Wednesday, 9.30am - 4.30pm (term time only)

Delivery method: Face to Face

Location: Wrexham University

Contract: Hourly paid contract, fixed term to July 2027

If you have the right skills and want to work in a hugely rewarding field where your actions make a difference to people across Wales, then we would love to receive your application.

If you would like an informal conversation or to hear more about the role please contact Rachel Burton, Youth, Community and Play Work (YCPW) Manager, rachel.burton@adultlearning.wales

Apply by 12pm Monday 2nd November 2026 using the application form please note CVs are not accepted. More details about the role along with the job and person specification can be found in the application pack.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th November. If you are unable to attend this date, please ensure you identify this on your application and confirm your availability.

Adult Learning Wales acknowledges the importance of developing and growing its bilingual and diverse workforce. Applications for any post can be submitted in either Welsh or English. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from people from any background who have the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

If you need to submit your application in an alternative method, please do not hesitate to contact us.