Advice and Guidance Assistant

Advice and Guidance Assistant

Salary £24,810 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

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‑focused 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.

• 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:
Friday 27th February at midnight
Interview date:
Monday 9th March 2026

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

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 guarantees 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.