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Education and Engagement Assistant, HOUSE OF COMMONS
Education and Engagement Assistant (Education Assistant / Learning and Visitor Engagement Assistant) – UK Parliament
About the Role
As an Education and Engagement Assistant (Education Assistant / Learning and Visitor Engagement Assistant) at the UK Parliament, you’ll help bring democracy to life for thousands of young people visiting the iconic Palace of Westminster each year.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging educational experiences in one of the UK’s most historic and influential settings, inspiring students aged 5–18 to understand the role of Parliament and its impact on society.
Key Duties
You’ll:
- Warmly welcome school groups and other visitors;
- Lead interactive tours and workshops;
- Introduce visitors to the *Story of Parliament immersive experience;
- Prepare learning spaces;
- Maintain educational resources;
- Assist with bookings and administration for school visits;
- Collaborate with colleagues and support teams to ensure visits are safe, welcoming, and well-organised;
- Contribute to civic education while working at the heart of UK democracy.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality educational sessions, engaging young learners from age 5–18.
- Support the day-to-day operations of the Parliamentary Education Centre, including:
- Preparing learning spaces.
- Matching visit experiences to key stage expectations.
- Maintaining educational resources.
- Assist with bookings, administrative tasks, and visitor enquiries.
- Work closely with security teams to ensure smooth, safe, and inclusive visits.
- Champion the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions.
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Requirements
- Passion for education: Ability to deliver engaging, educational content to diverse audiences.
- Strong customer service skills: Experience in welcoming visitors and delivering positive experiences.
- Commitment to civic engagement: Understanding of why school visits to Parliament matter.
- Teamwork and flexibility: Willingness to uphold democratic values and collaborate with colleagues.
- Preference for candidates with:
- Experience working with young people (schools, youth groups).
- Knowledge of the English or Scottish education curriculum (preferred).
- Ability to produce written evidence against criteria 1–3 as part of the application.
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Benefits
The UK Parliament offers a range of attractive benefits alongside your salary, including:
- Generous annual leave: Starts at 30 days, increasing to 35 days after one year.
- Civil Service pension: Enrolment in an excellent scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Flexible working: Options to support work–life balance, including:
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave.
- Caring leave and alternative working patterns available.
(Note: Most offers are made at the minimum of the salary range, except in exceptional circumstances.)
You may be asked to complete a presentation or task at interview stage.
How to Apply
- Submit your CV (anonymised). Provide evidence against criteria 1–3 in the job description.
- For more details on the application process, refer to Application process – UK Parliament.
Disclaimer: Vacancies may close early due to high demand. Shortlisted candidates will be informed further.
Critical note: Further selection stages or tasks may be requested at interview.
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