Learning Assistant - Art and Design (Digital)
Ref: 2526/232
Hours: 22.2 hours per week
Salary: £30,572 to £32,586 pro rata per annum. Plus generous benefits, including:
- 45 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
- Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
About the role
This well-established role within the Art & Design curriculum area involves supporting teaching staff and students across a range of practical and digital learning activities.
The successful candidate will have an interest in art, design, and creative technologies, with experience or enthusiasm for working with specialist equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters. An understanding of Apple Mac computers and Adobe Creative Suite would be beneficial, although training can be provided for candidates who are keen to develop these skills.
The role includes assisting students with practical art and design projects, supporting the safe use of workshop equipment and digital resources, preparing materials and learning spaces, and maintaining specialist equipment. The successful candidate will also play an active role in supporting the wider curriculum through exhibition and show planning, preparation and installation, ordering materials and resources, stock control, and providing technical support across the Art & Design curriculum to ensure workshops, studios, and learning spaces are well organised and fully equipped.
About the person
Applicants should have a broad understanding of Art and Design, particularly within design-based disciplines, together with an enthusiasm for supporting students in a creative learning environment.
A good understanding of health and safety practices is essential, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide effective advice, guidance, and practical support to students and staff. Previous experience of working with students or in an educational setting would be advantageous.
Knowledge of digital design software, operating systems, Adobe Creative Suite would be beneficial, although training will be provided. Experience of using or supporting creative technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and other digital fabrication equipment would also be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting, checking, maintaining, and preparing digital resources and specialist equipment to ensure they are safe, operational, and ready for teaching and learning activities.
About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.
We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be 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.
Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Phil Simpson, Curriculum and Standards Manager for Art and Design / York School of Art, at [email protected]
Staff benefits & Important notices
You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.
Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.
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Closing date: 5 August 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 17 August 2026
