Personal Skills Assistant

Salary

National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage dependent on the age of the appointed candidates.

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Part Time

Package

High quality pension schemes Free Gym membership A dedicated Staff lounge A number of health and well-being initiatives Free car parking Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discounts & Rewards

Job category/type

Non-teaching

Date posted

15/10/2026

Job reference

REQ00323

Please note this role is Term Time Only 38 weeks

Calderdale College is recruiting for a Personal Skills Assistant in our Inclusive Learning Team, the appointed candidate will be enthusiastic, and responsible for supporting our learners in developing their literacy and numeracy skills to help them achieve their course aims. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake the learners’ personal care duties as their need dictates.

You will be joining our outstanding department and will be working closely with our learners and tutors. You must be committed to the learner’s development as well as your own and be educated to at least a level 2 (GCSE or O level) in Literacy and Numeracy and be willing to undertake any further training as directed.

You will be approachable, self-motivated and have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of young and vulnerable people. You will have a positive and flexible attitude to work, have the ability to take the initiative as required and independently solve problems. You must be a supportive and co-operative team player.

As an equal opportunity employer, we will ensure that you will be offered an interview should you declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria.

When we shortlist potential candidates, we will inform those who have been shortlisted that online searches maybe conducted as part of the due diligence checks. The college will ensure to communicate the lawful basis on which this personal information will be collected.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

“Engage People, Invest in Skills, Transform Lives”