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Education Support AssistantUniversity

Exeter Full time £28,029 - £ a year
Posted 24 September 2026 Closing date 8 October 2026

Education Support Assistant

This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The starting salary will be from £28,029 on Grade C.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home, following the first six months in post, which will be campus-based, whilst training is delivered.

Are you passionate about providing exceptional support to students and contributing to their academic journey? The University of Exeter is seeking dedicated Education Support Assistants to join our dynamic Education Support team. We are looking for fantastic people from a wide variety of backgrounds to join us at a time of change and opportunity at the University. We would love you to join us on this journey!

Do you enjoy direct contact with people?

Do you enjoy supporting people with their queries and helping to deliver a brilliant customer experience?

Do you enjoy providing administrative support?

Are you fantastic at organising, communicating and making things run smoothly?

Do you want to work for an excellent employer with some fantastic career and training opportunities?

If so, our Education Support Assistant roles in Education and Academic Services could be for you.

As key members of the Education Support team on the Streatham campus, you'll be part of a Hub team, contributing to the vibrant learning environment at the University of Exeter. These roles offer a unique opportunity to grow as an administration and customer services professional.

What you'll be doing...

Provide advice, guidance, and administrative support to students and staff.

Collaborate within a cross-Faculty team to support undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Have the flexibility to work across various service areas and Information Point locations within the University.

About You

We are looking for committed individuals with:

Strong desire to build a career in administration and customer services.

Experience working independently and as part of a team.

Excellent customer service skills.

Adaptability in a culture of change and growth.

These roles form a vital part of our support services, including delivering a face-to-face service for students and staff, as such, role holders will be expected to work from campus for a minimum of two days per week, as well as full-time whilst training is completed.

Please also note that as busy roles with peaks in workload at specific points in the academic cycle, there may be periods in June, September, and October when leave may be restricted.

We can offer you the opportunity to develop your career in administration and customer services.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact [email protected].

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.

From £28,029 (The starting salary will be from £28,029 on Grade C.)

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