Student Experience Assistant

Student Experience Assistant London Academy for Applied Technology (LAAT)

(Partner Institution of Plymouth Marjon University)

Job Purpose The Student Experience Assistant supports the delivery and enhancement of the

student experience at LAAT, working under the guidance of the Student Experience

Lead.

The role contributes to student engagement initiatives, student voice structures,

committee coordination, feedback processes, and regulatory preparation (including

OFS readiness), ensuring a positive and supportive academic environment aligned with

partnership expectations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 1. Student Voice & Committee Support

• Support the coordination and administration of the Student Voice Committee,

Student Interest Panel, and Student Interest Committee.

• Assist in organising:

o Monthly operational meetings

o Quarterly strategic review meetings

• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action points to ensure timely follow

up.

• Support the recruitment and engagement of Class Representatives (CRs).

• Maintain effective communication between students, academic staff, and senior

management.

• Assist in merging weekly student voice updates into institutional reporting

meetings.

2. Student Engagement & Enhancement Activities

• Support the planning and delivery of induction, orientation, and transition

activities.

• Assist in organising student-led clubs, societies, and engagement initiatives.

• Encourage student participation in enrichment activities and community

building events.

• Work collaboratively with academic staff to promote an inclusive and engaging

learning environment.

3. Student Support & Guidance

• Provide first-line support to students raising queries or concerns, referring

complex matters to the Student Experience Lead where appropriate.

• Liaise with academic staff and support services to assist in resolving student

issues.

• Support early identification of students requiring additional academic or pastoral

assistance.

• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive student matters.

4. Feedback & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in collecting and collating student feedback from:

o Student Voice Committees

o Module evaluations

o Informal student feedback channels

• Identify emerging themes and escalate key issues to the Student Experience

Lead.

• Support action planning and communication of outcomes back to students

(“You Said – We Did” approach).

5. Partnership & Compliance Support

• Assist in ensuring student experience processes align with partnership

standards set by Plymouth Marjon University.

• Support documentation and reporting required for quality assurance and Office

for Students (OFS) preparation.

• Contribute to data collection relating to attendance, engagement, and student

satisfaction metrics.

6. Communication & Information Management

• Update student communications through appropriate platforms (e.g., VLE, email

notices, internal systems).

• Support clear dissemination of academic regulations, institutional policies, and

event information.

• Maintain accurate records of meetings, activities, and student engagement

initiatives.

Requirements

Person Specification Essential

• Experience in student-facing or administrative role within education.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and under guidance.

• Experience in event or meeting coordination.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

Desirable

• Experience within Higher Education.

• Understanding of student voice structures and committee processes.

• Awareness of UK Higher Education regulatory frameworks (e.g., OfS).

• Experience working within a partnership provision environment.

Benefits

• Nest Pension Plan
• CPD Training
• Food and Beverage Discounts