Capita

Part Time Learning Support Assistant

Capita Helensburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster

This exciting new role has been designed to reflect and support key aspects of our new ways of working as part of a modernisation programme. You will work to develop the digital skills of our Royal Navy learners and encourage the use of new technology across the learning community. Additionally, you will support individual students in their use of digital learning platforms to improve the chances of success in English and Maths.

This role is working 18 hours 45 mins per week ideally Tues/Weds/Thurs (open to negotiation) What you will be doing:


  • Supporting learners to develop their digital skills and confidence in the use of a variety of digital systems/platforms
  • Coaching learners in the use of digital platforms to support in English and Maths
  • Encouraging the use of new eLearning modules
  • Providing advice and guidance on courses available
  • Administering, maintaining, and updating records including exam related activities and monthly data reports

What we're looking for:


  • GCSE or Equivalent in English and Maths
  • Experience of working with multiple digital systems/platforms, including Microsoft 365, and a proven ability to quickly learn new systems/platforms
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal/written
  • Any knowledge of the military would be advantageous
  • Must be able to be cleared to UK SC level

About Project Selborne

Project Selborne is a wide scale, 12 year transformation of Royal Navy Training. The contract worth GBP 1 billion was awarded in December 2020 to a consortium led by Capita to deliver and modernise training for the RN. The consortia of partners known as Team Fisher includes Raytheon UK, Fujitsu and University of Lincoln together with 14 other UK-based suppliers.

Our 'one team' philosophy is about collaboration and openness, key to the success of this programme. We are looking for people with the talent and experience who can help shape better outcomes for our customers. We are using our expertise in digital transformation to review service design, modernise courses and deploy cutting edge technology to enhance courses including synthetic training (simulator) systems and data analytics. This programme is a shared endeavour working alongside the Royal Navy's Training Management Group (TMG) as a single integrated team. Together, we will address challenges and collectively improve outcomes for sailors and marines at scale across the naval enterprise - something we are proud to be part of over the coming years.

What's in it for you?


  • Salary of £11,900 for 18.75 hours a week (based on full time salary of £23,800)
  • 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
  • The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
  • Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
  • Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
  • Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
  • Access to onsite gym, including facilities such as, swimming pool and ski slope
  • Onsite, secure parking
  • Catering facilities and shops accessible
  • Joining an existing team
  • Full training and development will be given

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at [email protected] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Part-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs and Professional Training and Coaching

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