Community Learning Assistant

Job Title: Community Learning Assistant

Reports to: Community Learning Manager

Department: Community Services

Contract: Part-time, 2 roles (12 and 18 hours per week) , 52 weeks a year

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026

Interview Date: Thurs/Fri 8-9th October 2026

Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to achieve their goals, build independence, and become active members of their local communities?

At Homefield, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive Community Learning Assistant to join our Community Learning team. You'll support the delivery of engaging community-based learning, holiday provision, social activities, and volunteering opportunities that help individuals develop life skills, confidence, wellbeing, and meaningful social connections.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll provide person-centred support, encourage participation, promote independence, and help individuals achieve their personal goals in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. The role is varied and rewarding, taking place across a range of community settings and activities.

We're looking for someone with experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism, excellent communication skills, a positive and encouraging approach, and a commitment to promoting equality, empowerment, respect, and sustainability. A full UK driving licence is essential.

In return, you'll be part of a friendly and values-driven organisation, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development while making a genuine difference to people's lives every day.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in people’s lives every day
• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
• Opportunities for CPD and professional growth
• Contribute to innovative community programmes
• A friendly and supportive working environment with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders.
• Focused support on your wellbeing - we have partnered with Health Assured to offer free counselling and support to our staff.
• Access to continual professional development to help you grow and develop in your role.
• Cycle 2 Work scheme and eligibility for discount cards.
• Contributory pension & generous paid holiday allowance
• Informal dress code in a supportive, values-led culture.
• Medical cashplan

We look forward to hearing from you!

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs and ask that you complete an Application Form in order for your application to be considered.

This position is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. We will also complete an online search on all shortlisted candidates.

Homefield is an Equal Opportunities Employer

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Safeguarding Statement

Homefield College promotes equality and diversity, and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 18.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sileby LE12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person