Learning Facilitator

Salary: £34,237 - £37,563 a year pro rata
Location: Friar Gate Studios Skills Centre
Hours: 29.6 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
DBS Requirement: Yes
Closing Date: Thursday 26th November 2026

The Opportunity
In the role of Learning Facilitator, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
Due to expansion, and a move to, and investment in, Friar Gate Studios Skills Centre, Transition2 is looking to recruit a part time Learning Facilitator to work in tandem with teaching colleagues as part of a professional team to support vocational teaching and learning for learners aged 18-25 years with SEND.

Based at Transition2 in Friar Gate Studios Skills Centre, the Learning Facilitator will work directly with Derby citizens aged 18-25 years with a Learning Difficulty, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Condition or additional need, to improve employment outcomes via their tailored Travel Training, Supported Internship, and World of Work vocational learning programmes. The role is 29.60 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

What you’ll be doing
Be part of a passionate and supportive team, making a real difference to the lives of young people with SEND. Working alongside teaching colleagues, you will help create engaging vocational learning experiences that build confidence, develop practical employability skills and promote independence.

You will provide personalised learning and pastoral support to young people with a diverse range of needs, helping them overcome barriers, recognise their strengths and achieve their goals.

Working closely with colleagues you will play an important role in creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where every learner has the opportunity to thrive and acquire skills and confidence to move into employment.

About you
• Qualifications to at least Level 3 in a relevant area of specialism, for example Teaching, Supported Employment, HLTA, Health and Social Care, Careers Guidance, Youth Work
• Demonstrable experience of supporting young people or adults with learning difficulties, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Conditions or additional barriers to learning into employment and/or positive outcomes
• Skills in supported employment techniques such as Systematic Instruction (TSI), job coaching and job carving
• Evidenced literacy and numeracy skills (equivalent to at least GCSE A-C/NVQ Lv2)
• Ability to develop bespoke resources for individuals with a range of abilities and support needs using, for example, Communicate in Print symbols, audio instructions or easy-read copy guidelines
• Experience of providing one-to-one support to adults with LDD/SEND and/or barriers to learning that maximises independence in the community and workplace
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessment protocol and practices in relation to independent skill development for citizens with a range of additional needs
• Capacity to work securely, autonomously and with a high level of trust in circumstances where individuals, employers and/or families may be experiencing heightened anxiety levels
• Ability to contribute to or compile reports on aspects of progression, data or outcomes for a range of purposes and projects, as required or requested
• Capacity to adapt communication styles for a wide range of stakeholders, including people with a learning disability, employers, agencies, parents/carers and senior leaders
• Proven ability to manage own workload in the face of multiple priorities across varying locations and with differing stakeholders
• Consistently strong capacity to employ (in self) and encourage (in others) the use of strategies for self-regulation, demonstrating reliability, respect and dignity in situations that may be tense, volatile or rapidly changing
• Ability to negotiate and co-produce solutions with a range of individuals and to manage sensitive or challenging situations with accountability and responsibility
• Ability to work in a responsive, proactive and supportive way, often in situations involving risk factors or natural consequences such as the safe operation of equipment in the workplace
• Knowledge of the Access to Work (DWP) application process, with experience in supporting employers and/or individuals to secure appropriate support and negotiating reasonable adjustments for individuals.
• Experience of facilitating positive outcomes aligned to the Preparing for Adulthood agenda for young people with barriers into employment such as those with LLD/ SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities)
• Strong working knowledge of local routes to employment, including the provision of Supported Internships and different programme models

Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?
At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle
Work-Life Balance
• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
Learning and Development
• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training
Community and Inclusion
• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

How to apply
If you would like to apply for this vacancy via an application form, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.

The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted.

Interview dates: Week commencing Monday 30th November 2026
Interview location: Friar Gate Studios Skills Centre

Applying using your CV
We recognise that people apply for roles in different ways and want our recruitment process to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you would prefer to apply using a CV rather than completing an application form, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it, together with your CV, to simon.hancox@derby.gov.uk.

When applying by CV, please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. We strongly recommend that you also include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, as this will help us assess your suitability for the post.

Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted. The Declaration Form can be found at the bottom of this advert.

We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk. This is entirely optional and will not affect the outcome of your application.

Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.

The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk.

Please see here for Job Description
Please see here for Person Specification
Please see Declaration Form for CV Applications here
Please see Equalities Form for CV Applications here
Please see here for DBS Code of Conduct