Learning Assistant (Youth) in Glasgow

Hours

• Full‑time roles: 35 hours per week, worked across 5 days out of 7. You will be required to work evenings and weekends to meet service needs, with notice of 2 weeks provided in advance.
• Part‑time roles: We can consider a range of hours starting from 17.5 hours per week upwards, worked over multiple days. Evening and weekend work will be required to meet service needs, with notice of 2 weeks provided in advance. Patterns can be discussed and agreed with successful candidates.

Contract type: Permanent

Pay details: The listed salary is for a full‑time role. If you’re applying for a part‑time, we will calculate your pay on a pro‑rata basis. The hourly rate is £15.24 per hour.

Location: Hybrid. You will spend most of your time delivering activities within Glasgow Life venues, voluntary organisations, and local schools. You will also spend part of your week in Glasgow Life office bases or working from home to plan and prepare for delivery.

What you’ll do: As a Learning Assistant (Youth Worker), you’ll be an integral part of our established Youth Work Team, reporting to the Libraries and Communities Officer. You’ll play an essential role in delivering youth work interventions to young people aged 12‑18 across the city. Youth Work is an informal education practice that supports young people’s social, emotional and educational development. It can be adapted across a variety of settings and typically engages with young people within their local communities, in schools or on the streets. Your work will make a visible and lasting difference. This could be:

• Supporting our communities
• Helping people get active
• Creating cultural experiences
• Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen

Who you are: We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!

• You’ll develop, adapt and deliver a wide range of learning experiences for groups of young people aged 12‑18.
• You’ll actively seek out and engage with new and existing groups of young people across the city and support the delivery of the service’s strategic objectives.
• You’ll be keen and enthusiastic, able to relate well to a number of different groups of young people and be flexible and adaptable, able to deliver in different contexts, whether in a school‑based setting, partner organisation or on the streets.
• You’ll be able to plan and deliver innovative youth work sessions based on the needs of the young people you engage with and evaluate the impact of your work.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

Relevant experience of delivering play, youth work, creative arts (art, drama) or coaching activities in an educational or community‑based setting.

Excellent communication skills – written and oral demonstrated through reports, presentation or facilitation of groups.

Ability to adapt programmes and sessions according to the needs of different audiences.

Experience (paid or voluntary) working with young people aged 12‑18 in schools, youth work or community‑based setting.

Knowledge of recognised youth work principles, standards and sector best practice.

Ability to evaluate programme delivery, reflect on effectiveness and adjust content and methods accordingly.

Please download the Person Specification which details both the essential and desirable criteria and tell us how your skills, knowledge, and experience make you a great fit.

Feel free to share any other details you think might strengthen your application, like your personal qualities, achievements at work or in education, or any volunteer experiences you’ve had.

When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.

If you still have questions about the role, please contact us to arrange an informal chat.

What we offer: At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.

We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:

• Holiday: When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full‑time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service. Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!
• Pension: Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit scheme that provides you with a secure pension for later life.
• Support: Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
• Discounts: As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store.
• Flexibility and development: We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.

Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts.

Important Dates: The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 15 February 2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 23 February 2026.

Who We Are: Our Libraries and Communities service is at the heart of life in Glasgow, providing welcoming spaces where everyone can learn, connect, and get support. Our Libraries are free, open to all, and offer places to read, relax, learn, and access digital resources. They help bridge the digital divide and provide practical support for people of all ages and backgrounds. Complementing this, our Communities teams provide safe, local spaces for learning, wellbeing, and connection. From drop‑in sessions to lifelong learning programmes, they support every community across the city. Together, our Libraries and Communities services create inclusive places that enrich lives across Glasgow.

We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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