Education Support Advisor

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university. As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.

Job Purpose: We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to work with us as an Education Support Advisor within our Wellbeing and Learning Support team on a permanent basis. Our Education Support Advisors (ESAs) support students across the full range of further, higher and post graduate education courses at the College, assessing and supporting individual needs to ensure that our students overcome any barrier to learning and achieve their full potentials. As an ESA, you will create personal learning support plans and will provide 1-1 specialist support to students as well as offering study skills advice.

We are looking for someone who has professional experience in the same or an equivalent role, such as a background in educational support work, teaching, or tutoring learners with additional support needs, and who has an awareness of common barriers to learning and the strategies to overcome or support these. You may have specialist experience of supporting a particular learning need/disability and you will already be comfortable using and recommending assistive technology software. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a warm, approachable manner and the ability to manage your own caseload. In turn, you will be welcomed into a highly supportive team and provided with professional training opportunities.

This position is based at the main UHI Inverness campus, but some work on other local campuses may be required. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of an inclusive and forward-thinking institution in a demanding but highly rewarding role.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness:

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Application Closing Date: 23rd November 2025. Shortlisting will take place on 24th November 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday 5th December 2025. If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department.