Clerical Assistant - Adult Community Learning (part- time) - Temporary Fixed Term
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.26 to £13.69 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Barry, CF63 4RW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | LS00430 |
Summary
About us
The Vale Learning Centre is based in Barry Library and offers free, franchised provision of Essential Skills courses for adults including English, maths and Digital Skills. We also provide ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses for those looking to improve their English skills for work, family and life.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 4 (Pt 5-7) £25,583 - £26,403 - full time pro rata, £13.26 - £13.69 (per hour)
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 28 hours Monday – Thursday / Term-time only
Main Place of Work: Vale Learning Centre, Barry Library
Temporary Reason: This post is reliant on enrollments and fee income.
About you:
The Vale Learning Centre is seeking to appoint a friendly and out-going clerical assistant to support the programme run in our centre at Barry Library. The applicant will need to be a great communicator with excellent organisational skills. You will need good technical skills using Excel, Word and Outlook. An understanding of social media would be advantageous.
You will need:
Customer service skills dealing with the public.
Good use of Microsoft Office Work and Excel
Sending and receiving emails using outlook.
A clear understanding of data protection requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal)
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Contribute to a positive teamwork environment
Empathy with learners.
Ability to respond to changing priorities and demands.
Additional information
DBS Check Required: No
For Further Information, contact: Genevieve Davies 01446736466
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
The Vale Learning Centre is based in Barry Library and offers free, franchised provision of Essential Skills courses for adults including English, maths and Digital Skills. We also provide ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses for those looking to improve their English skills for work, family and life.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 4 (Pt 5-7) £25,583 - £26,403 - full time pro rata, £13.26 - £13.69 (per hour)
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 28 hours Monday – Thursday / Term-time only
Main Place of Work: Vale Learning Centre, Barry Library
Temporary Reason: This post is reliant on enrollments and fee income.
About you:
The Vale Learning Centre is seeking to appoint a friendly and out-going clerical assistant to support the programme run in our centre at Barry Library. The applicant will need to be a great communicator with excellent organisational skills. You will need good technical skills using Excel, Word and Outlook. An understanding of social media would be advantageous.
You will need:
Customer service skills dealing with the public.
Good use of Microsoft Office Work and Excel
Sending and receiving emails using outlook.
A clear understanding of data protection requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal)
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Contribute to a positive teamwork environment
Empathy with learners.
Ability to respond to changing priorities and demands.
Additional information
DBS Check Required: No
For Further Information, contact: Genevieve Davies 01446736466
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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