Learning Assistant - Art and Design (Temporary until 25/06/27)

Edinburgh College; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Edinburgh College is seeking a Learning Assistant to support Art and Design lecturers in delivering courses across studio environments and Mac Labs. You will assist with practical, technical and digital tasks, help learners develop skills, confidence and independence, and ensure learning materials and equipment are well maintained.

This temporary role, based on-site in Edinburgh, offers part-time hours and the chance to contribute to a vibrant creative learning community under Disability

Responsibilities

• Support lecturers to ensure learners receive high-quality support.
• Maintain and record learning environments, materials and equipment.
• Provide practical, technical and digital support to teaching staff and students across Art and Design studios and Mac Labs.

Job description

Learning Assistant - Art and Design (Temporary until 25/06/27)

The Department of Visual & Performing Arts at Edinburgh College offers an inspiring and inclusive creative learning environment, delivering programmes across Art & Design, Performing Arts and Photography. With industry-standard facilities and strong links to employers, we support students to develop the skills, creativity and professional practice needed to succeed in the creative industries.

The primary function is to support the work of Lecturers in ensuring that learners receive high-quality support and their individual requirements are met. Learning Assistants also ensure that learning environments, materials and equipment are effectively maintained and appropriately recorded. This is a key role within the team, providing practical, technical and digital support to teaching staff and students across Art and Design studio environments and Mac Labs, helping learners to develop their skills, confidence and independence.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Details

• Company: Edinburgh College
• Salary: £34,049 to £35,993 a year
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Edinburgh
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 23 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

About Disability Confident

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