Learner Services Advisor

Location:Bedford, Bedfordshire, England

Salary: £26,300to £28,800per annum

Type: Term-time only, Temporary

Access Education Group is dedicated to empowering learners and providing outstanding educational support. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we are looking for a passionate and organised Learner Services Advisor to join our dynamic team in London.

As a Learner Services Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting learners throughout their educational journey. You will be the first point of contact for learners, providing guidance, advice, and assistance to ensure they have a rewarding and successful experience with us. These roles will have a particular focus on high needs funded learners.

• Deliver focused teaching interventions for students with identified support needs or “at risk” learners, including 1:1 learning support, small group and in class support for learners. Managing action plans, caseload contributions, and facilitating individual and group activities.
• Follow agreed lesson plans and devise tailored support strategies, providing feedback and liaising with lecturers under their direction.
• Accurately record all learner support, contacts, and pastoral care in GURU progress logs, contact logs, and pastoral logs.
• Assist the Learner Services Manager (LSM) / Assistant Head in preparing ALS learner profiles and support plans.
• Support the Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) application process by gathering evidence and collaborating with the Senior Learner Services Advisor.
• Manage the Reception area on a rota basis, delivering a professional, customer-focused enquiry and telephone service while maintaining a welcoming, organised, and clean front of house, while ensuring centre access controls, including identity verification and signing-in procedures enforced.
• Assist with the smooth running of the centre through estates, facilities, health & safety support, and general administrative tasks such as mail handling, appointments, filing, and communications.
• Liaise with lecturers, central departments, and associate centres to provide effective administration for learners and staff, including admissions, enrolment, register audits, absence recording, and data reporting.
• Support the Examinations Officer and Exam Coordinators with the admin, invigilation and logistical planning of all exam requirements across the curriculum areas.
• Provide careers support to learners as directed by the Head of Careers.
• To identify and respond to pastoral and low-level safeguarding concerns, escalating and managing them appropriately with the support and guidance of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

• Experience working in a learner support, student services, or similar advisory role within the education sector.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build rapport and work collaboratively.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Proficient IT skills, including experience with MS Office and learner management systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Empathy and a genuine passion for supporting learners to achieve their potential.
• Knowledge of relevant educational policies, safeguarding, and data protection legislation is desirable.

• Competitive salary within the range of £26,300-£28,800 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time position offering career development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Generous holiday entitlement and public holidays.
• Access to professional…