Seasonal Education Support Assistant

The Vacancy

Looking for meaningful work outdoors, with the freedom to pursue other passions over winter?

This is your opportunity to support our education team during our busiest and most rewarding months, helping people connect with nature through hands-on outdoor learning.

Our permanent seasonal contract gives you the best of both worlds – a chance to make a difference during our core season, with the security of knowing you can return to the team each year.

• You’ll work an average of 37.5 hours per week during the core season (normally February to November) each year.
• Starting salary is circa £20,495 per season (£24,785 per annum FTE)
• Excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, life assurance and health & wellbeing support (full details below)
• We also have shared accommodation available in our staff flat during the season if required – come live and work in a beautiful part of the UK.

Make every season count

At Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.

Every role contributes to that mission. As an Education Support Assistant, your work will directly enhance high‑quality environmental learning, helping learners of all ages build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection with the natural world.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role within our education team, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of our field courses and environmental activities.

As a practical and adaptable member of the team, you’ll provide essential support that allows our tutors to focus on delivering high-quality learning experiences and help groups get the most from their time at the centre.

You’ll prepare fieldwork equipment and classrooms, organise lesson and health and safety resources, and help keep learning spaces clean, safe and ready for every group.

You’ll also support with administration tasks, accompany teaching staff on field trips, support students during their fieldwork, help run environmental or problem-solving games, and contribute to the wider day-to-day running of the centre.

Working in a busy and varied environment, you’ll need to be confident working both independently and as part of a team, using your initiative to solve problems and provide the support needed to help the centre run smoothly.

This is an active role, weekly hours will vary, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks. Some weeks can be busy and demanding, but it is also highly rewarding work.

Further info regarding the full responsibilities can be found in the vacancy pack attached to the advert on our career’s website.

Where you’ll be based

Set within the rolling Shropshire countryside, Preston Montford is surrounded by farmland, woodland and a rich variety of natural habitats. Picture starting your day in a peaceful rural setting, with open landscapes and nature right on your doorstep. Just outside the historic town of Shrewsbury, the centre offers a welcoming and inspiring place to work, where the changing seasons, diverse habitats and beautiful surroundings create a unique connection with the natural world.

Who we’re looking for

A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is desirable but not essential, it is more important to us that you have:

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can spend your working days outdoors and return each season to a team that values what you do, we would love to hear from you.

Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Pro rata of 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
• Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary
• Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physio, financial & legal support
• 24-hour Counselling Helpline Service
• Cycle to work and EV schemes
• Discounts and cashback opportunities
• Flexible working options where roles permit
• Quality learning and development opportunities

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 9 August 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Preston Montford in the week commencing 17 August 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

The Company

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment so they can enjoy the benefits it gives and make choices that help protect it.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the Field Studies Council, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision… if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.