Student Operations Assistant

Location: Cambridgeshire

Student Operations Assistant

£14 per hour

Cambridge centre

Fully Office Based, Monday - Friday

2 Month Temporary Contract, ASAP Start

We're looking for a confident, organised and people-focused individual to join a busy and supportive education team during one of their busiest periods of the year.

This role plays a key part in supporting students as they begin their apprenticeship journey, helping to create a positive and professional experience from day one. You'll be welcoming students, coordinating assessments, assisting with enrolments and providing essential administrative support to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Why This Role?

You'll be at the heart of the student experience, greeting learners, supporting exam administration, helping with apprenticeship onboarding and ensuring students receive a warm and professional welcome.

Some days you may be supporting just a handful of students, while on others you could be welcoming over 100 people through the doors. It's a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys working with people, building relationships and keeping organised in a fast-paced environment.

You'll be joining a friendly, collaborative team where support is always available, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys customer-facing work and wants to gain experience within education and training.

What You'll Be Doing

Student Support & Customer Service

Acting as a first point of contact for students attending the centre
Providing a professional and welcoming experience for all visitors
Responding to student enquiries via email and occasional telephone calls

Exam & Apprenticeship Administration

Assisting with the scheduling and coordination of examinations
Invigilating exams and ensuring procedures are followed
Helping enrol students onto apprenticeship programmes

Operations & Administration

Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems
Supporting the production of student progress reports
Managing general administrative tasks and document processing

What We're Looking For

Previous administration or customer service experience
Strong face-to-face communication skills
Confidence interacting with large groups of people
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office

Nice to Have

Experience with in education, training or apprenticeships
Previous exam invigilation or administration experience
Experience working in a busy customer facing environment

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application