Assistant Educator

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Educator to join our Learning and Workforce Development team within Bristol NHS Group. Working alongside educators, senior educators and colleagues in practice, you will support the delivery of education and training programmes across our curriculum, quality and improvement portfolio. You will also support and supervise learners, helping them to develop the skills, knowledge and competencies they need within their roles. The role involves supporting and facilitating learning across a range of settings, including classroom, online and clinical environments, as well as supporting technical simulation and wider curriculum delivery. We are looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting learners. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, confidence in facilitating learning with groups, and experience of supporting learners in practice and/or the classroom. The role will work flexibly across Bristol NHS Group locations, supporting a responsive and inclusive education service.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Educator will work as part of the Learning and Workforce Development team, supporting Educators and Senior Educators in the delivery of education and training programmes across Bristol NHS Group. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and facilitating education and training across classroom, online and clinical environments, using a variety of teaching methods.
• Supporting and supervising learners, including providing structured feedback and helping learners to achieve their development goals.
• Supporting the assessment of learner competence within the postholder's scope of practice and escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Supporting technical simulation and wider curriculum delivery.
• Maintaining accurate training, education and learner progress records.
• Helping to prepare teaching environments and resources and supporting the effective organisation of education sessions.
• Working collaboratively with the wider education team and colleagues across the Bristol NHS Group to provide a positive, inclusive and supportive learning experience.
• The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across Bristol NHS Group locations according to service requirements.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Compressed hours

Reference number

387-TS2782-MF

Job locations

Trustwide

Education & Research Centre

Bristol

BS2 8AE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

As an Assistant Educator, you will be an important member of the Learning and Workforce Development team, working alongside Educators, Senior Educators and colleagues in practice to support the development of our workforce. You will:

• Support the delivery of education and training programmes across the curriculum, quality and improvement portfolio, including learning delivered in classroom, online and clinical environments.
• Facilitate learning using a range of teaching methods and confidently support learning with groups of staff and learners.
• Support the assessment of learner competence within your scope of practice, identifying where learners may require additional support and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate training and education records, including learner development plans and progress reviews.
• Help prepare and maintain teaching environments, including setting up learning spaces and equipment and supporting room bookings.
• Support evaluation and audit activities, including collecting learner feedback and helping to keep educational resources up to date.
• Work flexibly across multiple Bristol NHS Group locations in line with service requirements

Job responsibilities

As an Assistant Educator, you will be an important member of the Learning and Workforce Development team, working alongside Educators, Senior Educators and colleagues in practice to support the development of our workforce. You will:

• Support the delivery of education and training programmes across the curriculum, quality and improvement portfolio, including learning delivered in classroom, online and clinical environments.
• Facilitate learning using a range of teaching methods and confidently support learning with groups of staff and learners.
• Support the assessment of learner competence within your scope of practice, identifying where learners may require additional support and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate training and education records, including learner development plans and progress reviews.
• Help prepare and maintain teaching environments, including setting up learning spaces and equipment and supporting room bookings.
• Support evaluation and audit activities, including collecting learner feedback and helping to keep educational resources up to date.
• Work flexibly across multiple Bristol NHS Group locations in line with service requirements

Person Specification

Essential & Desirable

Essential

• Level 4 healthcare Foundation Degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification at a relevant level, such as Supporting Students in Practice, or willingness to work towards this.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and learners across the organisation.
• Knowledge and familiarity with a variety of IT systems, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and managed learning environment/learner software.
• Ability to clearly and confidently speak publicly to groups of learners and staff.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide learners with structured and motivating feedback to support ongoing learning and development
• Experience of working as part of a wider team.
• Experience of supporting learners in clinical practice or the classroom, including facilitation of learning, teaching and/or supervision.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations
• Positive, enthusiastic and inclusive approach to supporting learners.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations within Bristol NHS Group as required

Desirable

• Manual Handling delivery qualification MH03/MH04
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA).
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, Prevent and British Values.
• Experience of supporting audit or service improvement processes within the clinical environment.

Person Specification

Essential & Desirable

Essential

• Level 4 healthcare Foundation Degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification at a relevant level, such as Supporting Students in Practice, or willingness to work towards this.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and learners across the organisation.
• Knowledge and familiarity with a variety of IT systems, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and managed learning environment/learner software.
• Ability to clearly and confidently speak publicly to groups of learners and staff.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide learners with structured and motivating feedback to support ongoing learning and development
• Experience of working as part of a wider team.
• Experience of supporting learners in clinical practice or the classroom, including facilitation of learning, teaching and/or supervision.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations
• Positive, enthusiastic and inclusive approach to supporting learners.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations within Bristol NHS Group as required

Desirable

• Manual Handling delivery qualification MH03/MH04
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA).
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, Prevent and British Values.
• Experience of supporting audit or service improvement processes within the clinical environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Education & Research Centre

Bristol

BS2 8AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Education & Research Centre

Bristol

BS2 8AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

As an Assistant Educator, you will be an important member of the Learning and Workforce Development team, working alongside Educators, Senior Educators and colleagues in practice to support the development of our workforce. You will:

• Support the delivery of education and training programmes across the curriculum, quality and improvement portfolio, including learning delivered in classroom, online and clinical environments.
• Facilitate learning using a range of teaching methods and confidently support learning with groups of staff and learners.
• Support the assessment of learner competence within your scope of practice, identifying where learners may require additional support and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate training and education records, including learner development plans and progress reviews.
• Help prepare and maintain teaching environments, including setting up learning spaces and equipment and supporting room bookings.
• Support evaluation and audit activities, including collecting learner feedback and helping to keep educational resources up to date.
• Work flexibly across multiple Bristol NHS Group locations in line with service requirements

Essential & Desirable

Essential

• Level 4 healthcare Foundation Degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification at a relevant level, such as Supporting Students in Practice, or willingness to work towards this.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and learners across the organisation.
• Knowledge and familiarity with a variety of IT systems, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and managed learning environment/learner software.
• Ability to clearly and confidently speak publicly to groups of learners and staff.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide learners with structured and motivating feedback to support ongoing learning and development
• Experience of working as part of a wider team.
• Experience of supporting learners in clinical practice or the classroom, including facilitation of learning, teaching and/or supervision.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations
• Positive, enthusiastic and inclusive approach to supporting learners.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations within Bristol NHS Group as required

Desirable

• Manual Handling delivery qualification MH03/MH04
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA).
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, Prevent and British Values.
• Experience of supporting audit or service improvement processes within the clinical environment.