Casual Learning Support Workers/Invigilators

Who we’re looking for: 

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about learning and are able to support learners to achieve their individual learning plans, to join our bank of casual Learning Support Workers/ Invigilators across Somerset. We currently have training centres in:  

• Bridgwater  

• Taunton  

• Shepton Mallet 

• Yeovil  

• Frome  

Learning Support Workers provide support to learners both individually and in small groups. This can take place face to face in a classroom or remotely via Zoom. The role requires you to work alongside the tutor to support learners to overcome barriers to their learning as identified within their support plans. This can include support with written work, help to prioritise their tasks, support with maths, acting as a scribe, support to overcome anxiety and helping to build confidence.  

As part of this role, you will also work with our examination team to support our examination process across our centres. This will involve assisting in setting up the exam room, preparing exam papers/online exams and ensuring that all exam regulations are adhered to. Full training and ongoing guidance will be provided.   

You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to demonstrate empathy, positivity and patience with learners, be a confident IT user and be able to travel to our centres in Somerset. 

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate how you are able to meet SS&L’s core values: 

Why work for us:

We view our staff as an essential component in providing the very best learning opportunities and services to our learners and business partners.  Here at SS&L, our aim is not just to provide the very best learning opportunities to all; we also want to offer the very best working opportunities for our staff.  

If you choose to join our dedicated staff team, you will find that SS&L provides a supportive and well-balanced working environment in which we help our staff to develop and grow in their roles.  

If you can offer us the qualities we’re looking for, we can offer you an excellent working environment where you will not only receive training and development opportunities, and excellent holiday and pension benefits, you will also be supporting the growth and development of the local communities in which we operate.  

The benefits:

We’re pleased to be able to offer you: 

• Flexible working and opportunity to work from home *

• Totum discount card 

• 25.9p per mile mileage rate**  

• NEST Pension Scheme 

• On-site parking at certain venues 

• Supportive culture with elected staff directors 

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme 

*This opportunity will depend on the needs of the role. 

**Rate change after 4000 miles p.a. 
 

SS&L recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination 

We welcome and encourage job applications from everyone 

Join us and become a vital part of an organisation that supports the wellbeing and development of the region’s communities. 

Find out more 

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mary Parkin – Learning Support Coordinator 07794 578823 mparkin@sslcic.co.uk 

SS&L is committed to the protection of young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check relevant to the role applied for 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 

How to apply:

Please find a detailed Job Description below and scroll down for the on-line application form. 

Learning Support Worker Invigilator JD & PS