Curriculum Support Assistant - Adult Community Learning in London

As a Curriculum Support Assistant at Islington Adult Community Learning, you will play a pivotal role in supporting learning, teaching, recruitment and the general smooth and efficient delivery of this education service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is making a real difference in the community.

What you’ll do

• Support the smooth running of the service and help the team to ensure that learners get the help that they need to succeed.
• Administer the service’s pastoral support provision.
• Provide administrative support for tutors and curriculum leaders.
• Assist with the promotion and marketing of our courses.
• Help to maintain resources for classes and events.
• Be the first point of contact for enquiries, and the face of the service at various learning centres across the borough.
• Play an active role in learner enrolment and data entry.

What you’ll bring

• Experience of providing excellent customer-facing support combined with administrative duties.
• Be a proactive member of the team.
• Manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Be self-directed when required and be able to take the initiative and solve problems.
• Be an excellent communicator.
• Enter data with a high degree of accuracy and have good IT skills.

Ideally you will also have experience of providing support to adult learners; if you have an IAG qualification this will be especially welcome.

The team you’ll join

Reporting to the Adult Learning Manager, you will also work closely with our team of friendly, experienced tutors and curriculum leaders. The role sits within Inclusive Economy and Jobs in the Community Wealth Building directorate. Our mission is clear: serve our communities and challenge inequality — with values that are collaborative, ambitious, resourceful and empowering (“CARE”). Become a key player in the Adult Community Learning team.

Our offer to you

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service.
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week.
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential.
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum.
• Excellent local government pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion.

We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve.

Pre‑Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:

• Proof of address.
• Evidence of any name changes (if applicable).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable).
• Satisfactory references.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations.
• DBS check at the appropriate level (Enhanced with children's barred list check).

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.