Learning Assistant (Electrical)
Ref: 2526/135
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £30,572 to £32,586 per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include:
- 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
- Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced electrician who is considering a new direction in their career and is passionate about supporting the next generation of skilled professionals.
In this role, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management and supervision of our modern electrical installation training workshop. Working closely with tutors, you will support both full‑time learners and apprentice electricians, helping them develop their practical skills and achieve high‑quality outcomes in a safe, well‑organised environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing, maintaining, and improving training workstations and assessment rigs
- Managing the ordering, storage, and availability of electrical materials and consumables
- Creating, reviewing, and updating risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Supporting tutors in the delivery of engaging practical sessions and assessments
- Maintaining excellent standards of organisation, safety, and housekeeping across the workshop
About the Person
This is a key role within our Electrical Installation team, and you will have a meaningful impact on the development of future electricians. You will support apprentices as they work toward external assessments and share your skills, knowledge, and industry experience with full‑time learners in workshop sessions.
We are looking for someone who is positive, self‑motivated, and confident working with young people in a supportive, encouraging, and professional manner. If you are passionate about helping learners reach their potential and want to make a genuine difference to their training experience, we would love to hear from you.
About the College
York College is a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than one million people. Each year we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher‑level students studying with us.
Our wide range of education options span entry‑level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses, including a wide range of T‑Level pathways.
We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher‑level technical skills for employers.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, and on‑site parking, you will find York College a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities, including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state‑of‑the‑art gym.
Contact & Application
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mike Burdett, Curriculum and Standards Manager for Construction.
Closing date: 13th April 2026 (9 am). Interview date: 27th April 2026.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well‑being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter and is a certified Disability Confident Employer.
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