Careers Assistant

The Training Brokers Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Careers Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Careers, Progression and Skills area. The role involves planning and delivering the careers programme, as well as updating students and parents on current opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in administrative roles, preferably in an educational setting. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning community.

Benefits

Wide range of staff benefits

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably within education.
• Ability to support career development activities.
• Effective communication with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Careers team.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of the careers programme.
• Update information for students on available career opportunities.

Skills

Administrative support

Planning and development

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Reports to: Programme/Support Manager in allocated area

Salary: SC6 – point £29,563 per annumn (PRO RATA)

Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only plus one week (part time working options considered)

Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16–19-year-old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are an ambitious, diverse and inclusive College and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff and the contribution that we make to our community.

At the heart of our culture and ethos is our commitment to being a responsive, innovative and forward-thinking College and a thriving learning community. In order to realize this commitment in our day-to-day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces high expectations and inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equity, diversity and belonging in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all and advances our ambition to be an anti-racist organization.

We are currently seeking an exceptional Careers Assistant provide comprehensive administrative support to the Careers, Progression and Skills area. In this role, besides the administrative tasks, you will be supporting the team with the planning, development and delivery of the careers programme as well as providing up-to-date information to students, staff and parents on current opportunities to help with the development of their skills.

In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community.

Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief or disability.

For further information about the role and how to apply, please visit the job vacancies page on our website via the button below.

https://www.leyton.ac.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.

For any queries about the role, or any reasonable adjustments required to enable you to apply, please email [e-mail] or call us on 020 8928 9000

Closing date for applications

Monday 26th January 2026.

Interview date

Monday 2nd February 2026.

Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safer recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.