Advice and Guidance Assistant (on-site)

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Starting salary is £24,810 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Student Services Directorate working within the Learning Curves (learning resource and study centres) at our Ipswich and Suffolk Rural campuses.

Reporting to and supported by the Advice, Guidance & Welfare Co-ordinator, as a member of the Advice, Guidance & Welfare team you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the College’s Learning Curve facilities.

You will provide careers information advice and guidance (CIAG) to learners that both develops and promotes their achievement, success, progression and future employability.

You will be an enthusiastic, learner-focussed individual, with experience of working with young people. You will be organised, self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative and committed to supporting young people to achieve and progress.

You will have the following essential qualifications:

• GCSE grade C / 4 in both English and Maths (or Level 2 equivalent)
• Level 3 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance / equivalent qualification (or a willingness to work towards Level 4).

Please note that this post covers Ipswich and Suffolk Rural campuses. With Suffolk New College being a multi-campus college, you may be required from time-to-time to travel to our On The Coast campuses, located at Halesworth and Leiston.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC.  Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each learner, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date:  Wednesday 17th June 2026 at Midnight

Interview date:  Wednesday 24th June 2026

We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our ongoing commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.  All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The College will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The College will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the College via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the College on a speculative basis. The College will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.