Educational Assistant

Reed are Further Education are working with a college who are searching for a learning centre assistant and contribute to providing high-quality, customer-focused service across the college. This role supports learners in both independent and collaborative study, maintaining an efficient and user-friendly learning environment. Ideal for individuals passionate about education and student development.

Job Title: Educational Assistant

Position: Mon-Fri, 9am to 4pm

Role type: Temporary Ongoing – Approx 2/3 months

Location: Ystrad Mynach

Salary: £13p/h to £15p/h including holiday pay

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist the Learning Centre Co-ordinator with resource collection and administration tasks, including cataloguing new stock, stock taking, and organisation.
• Maintain a proactive presence on the Learning Centre floor, helping users with college systems, services, and software, and performing basic digital troubleshooting.
• Support learners in their study and skill development, working both individually and in groups, in planned and informal settings.
• Provide advice and guidance on the use of all materials, equipment, and resources available in the Learning Centres.
• Familiarise and support users with digital tools and technology-enhanced learning resources, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and other cloud-based college platforms.
• Participate in the development and delivery of user education and induction sessions.
• Engage in activities that promote the Learning Centre and its services, including guiding tours and participating in college open events.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar role within an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficient in using digital tools and platforms, with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse groups of learners.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS.
• EWC registration or willingness to apply.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.