Education Support Worker (Term Time Only) - EC01784)

Edinburgh College; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Edinburgh College seeks an enthusiastic Educational Support Worker to join our Childhood Practice and College Community. You will support learners with additional support needs across classrooms, outdoors and digital learning environments, assisting lecturers and helping students develop confidence and skills for learning.

This is a sessional role (22 hours per week during college semesters). A SCQF Level 6 qualification and experience supporting learners with diverse needs are essential, with a

Qualifications

• Qualified to SCQF Level 6 (or equivalent).
• Experience of providing educational support to adults and young people with a range of learning needs in educational or training settings.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with learners and be a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with additional support needs in classrooms, outdoors and digital learning environments.
• Assist lecturers and contribute to inclusive learning activities.
• Help learners develop confidence and essential learning skills.

Skills

SCQF Level 6

Adult education support

Relationship building

ICT & admin

Education

SCQF Level 6 or equivalent

Tools

ICT platforms

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and supportive Educational Support Worker to join our Childhood Practice and College Community department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and adult learners, and is committed to an inclusive approach to helping students achieve their full potential.

As an Educational Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting learners with additional support needs and barriers to learning in the classroom, outdoors and on digital learning environments, assisting lecturers and helping students to develop the confidence and skills for learning and beyond.

About the Role

Working closely with Lecturers, LDTs, Learner Support and Curriculum Managers, you will provide a blend of learning support, learner guidance, practical inclusive practice and other assistance to enhance the overall student experience.

Essential criteria for this role

• Qualified to SCQF Level 6 (or equivalent)
• Relevant experience of providing educational support to adults and young people with a range of learning needs and barriers, in an educational or training environment.
• Experience of building positive, professional relationships with learners and consistently acting as a positive role model to support their wellbeing and engagement.
• Practical experience of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and adapting support approaches to meet the individual needs of learners.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team, contributing positively to shared objectives and learner outcomes.
• Practical experience of using ICT and digital systems to maintain records, communicate information and complete administrative tasks.

Desirable criteria for this role

• Experience of using digital platforms and resources to support learning and inclusion
• Knowledge and understanding of Childhood Practice.
• Driving licence and willingness to undertake training then drive college minibus.

Please note that this is a sessional role, with 22 hours per week during College semesters. Salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to people from minority ethnic backgrounds; people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Note for Internal Applicants - appointment into this role may be considered on a secondment basis. Prior agreement from your line manager is essential.

Provisional Interview Date: 2nd October 2026