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United Kingdom · Learning and development · Entry Level (0-2 years)

Junior E-Learning Support Specialist

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  • Experience bandEntry Level (0-2 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toE-Learning Support Specialist (L2/L3)
  • UK framework levelUsually someone starting out, or keeping a process running

Also advertised as Associate Learning Support Assistant · E-Learning Helpdesk Technician · Learning Platform Coordinator

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1From this job to a course

The qualifications matched to this job

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools City & Guilds Limited · Level 3 · covers 2 of 10 standards
Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England) Highfield Qualifications · Level 3 · covers 2 of 10 standards
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (RQF) Training Qualifications UK Ltd · Level 2 · covers 1 of 10 standards
ProQual Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills ProQual Awarding Body · Level 2 · covers 1 of 10 standards
ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills ProQual Awarding Body · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards
IAO Level 3 Diploma For the Children and Young People's Workforce Innovate Awarding · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards

Matched from the standards this job is measured against: a suggestion, not an official ruling.

The units you would start with

Support learning activities City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
Support individuals to access education, training or employment Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England)
Support participation in learning and development activities TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (RQF)
Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action IAO Level 3 Diploma For the Children and Young People's Workforce

The future skills this job leans on

AI Fluency working with AI as a thinking partner
Data Fluency turning numbers into a decision
Automation Fluency building AI into how work runs
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4 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

  1. Support learning activities City & Guilds Limited · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 3
  2. Support individuals to access education, training or employment Highfield Qualifications · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 3
  3. Support participation in learning and development activities Training Qualifications UK Ltd · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 2
  4. Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action Innovate Awarding · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
These are the real units behind this job, in the order they rank for it. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

2AI and this work

Will AI change your work as a Junior E-Learning Support Specialist?

Nobody can say exactly how. Here is what this job is being asked for next, and where to start.

The new skill this role is being asked for

  • AI-Assisted Troubleshooting & Knowledge Curation
Why each one is rising

The future skills this job leans on

We'll only ever tell you what we can actually back up. No hype, no scare tactics.

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3What this role really is

This job means helping people learn without getting stuck on the technology. You are the first person a learner turns to when a course or platform will not work. You help them get back on track and carry on with their training.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Moodle / Cornerstone OnDemand (or similar LMS) Intermediate

Managing user enrolments, resetting passwords, pulling standard reports, troubleshooting basic course access issues. You'll be in this system all the time.

Jira Service Management / Zendesk (or similar ticketing system) Intermediate

Managing your personal ticket queue, adhering to our service level agreements (SLAs), using templates for common issues, and correctly categorising and escalating tickets.

Slack / Microsoft Teams / Confluence Intermediate

Providing real-time support in designated channels, collaborating with your team, and using Confluence to find (and eventually document) solutions.

Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise) / Adobe Captivate (basic awareness) Basic

You'll open existing course packages to verify content or settings, and understand basic version control. You won't be building courses from scratch, but you'll know what these tools do.

Panopto / Kaltura / Vimeo Enterprise (basic awareness) Basic

Uploading and organising videos, setting permissions, and generating embed links for courses. You'll make sure videos are available where they need to be.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Resolving a 'Course Not Complete' Issue Follow checklist: Check user's transcript, verify completion trigger, clear user's cache. If still unresolved, escalate to Senior Specialist. Independently diagnose SCORM/xAPI issues, check LMS logs, propose a solution (e.g., re-enrolment, manual completion if justified). Analyse recurring 'not complete' issues across multiple courses, identify root cause (e.g., authoring tool bug, LMS configuration), design and implement a systemic fix.
Responding to a 'Can't Log In' Query Guide user through password reset process, verify username, check basic browser compatibility. Escalate to IT Helpdesk if it's a network or wider system issue. Investigate user's profile in HRIS/LMS for sync issues, check authentication logs, identify if it's an SSO problem or a local user issue. Work with IT to troubleshoot SSO integration failures, propose changes to user provisioning processes, or update login instructions based on common errors.
Updating a Knowledge Base Article Suggest an update or a new article idea to your supervisor based on a common query you've handled. Draft and publish new or updated knowledge base articles for common Tier 1/2 issues, following KCS guidelines, with peer review. Own the knowledge base strategy, define content standards, review and approve articles, analyse article usage to identify gaps.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

First Contact Resolution (FCR) Rate
The percentage of support tickets you resolve on your first interaction with the learner, without needing to pass it on or wait for more info.
Target · Aim for >70% FCR for Tier 1 issues

If you handle 10 tickets and resolve 7 of them yourself on the first go, that's a 70% FCR. We want you to be the hero who solves it straight away.

Average Ticket Resolution Time
How quickly you close out support tickets from the moment they land in your queue.
Target · <4 hours for P2 (medium priority) tickets

A learner reports a password issue at 9 am, and you've got it sorted and the ticket closed by 11 am. That's a 2-hour resolution time, which is brilliant.

User Satisfaction (CSAT) Score
The average rating learners give your support after their ticket is closed.
Target · >4.5 out of 5 stars

After you help someone, they get a quick survey. If they consistently give you 5 stars, you're doing a fantastic job making them happy.

Knowledge Base Contribution
The number of new or updated articles you contribute to our internal knowledge base based on common issues.
Target · 2 new or updated articles per month

You notice lots of people asking about clearing their browser cache. You write a clear, step-by-step guide and add it to our Confluence. That's one contribution.

Clarity of Communication
How well you explain technical solutions to non-technical learners, making sure they understand what happened and how to avoid it next time.
  • Feedback from learners saying 'they explained it so simply!' or 'I finally understood what was going on'. Your manager will also review your written responses for clarity and tone.
Adherence to Support Processes
Following our established procedures for logging, categorising, and escalating tickets, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Your ticket queue is always tidy, tickets are correctly tagged, and escalations happen promptly with all necessary information. Your manager won't find any 'lost' tickets.
Proactive Learning & System Understanding
Showing genuine curiosity and effort to understand how our learning systems work, not just how to follow the script.
  • Asking thoughtful 'why' questions during team meetings, taking initiative to explore LMS features, or bringing up potential issues you've spotted before they become problems.
Team Collaboration & Support
How well you work with your immediate team, asking for help when needed and offering it when you can.
  • Your teammates will comment on how helpful you are, you'll actively participate in daily stand-ups, and you won't be afraid to ask for a second pair of eyes on a tricky ticket.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Helping People Directly

You'll get a real kick out of closing a ticket knowing you've made someone's day easier. The 'thank you' emails or positive CSAT scores will genuinely make you smile.

A learner emails you saying they were completely stuck and your clear instructions saved their presentation. That's your fuel.

Solving Puzzles

Even if it's a small issue, you enjoy the process of figuring out what went wrong and finding the right solution. It's like a mini-mystery every time a ticket comes in.

Someone can't access a course. You systematically check their enrolment, browser, and network, narrowing down the problem until you find the exact setting that's off.

Learning and Growth

You're keen to understand how our systems work inside and out. Every new issue is an opportunity to learn something new about the LMS or a course authoring tool.

After fixing a SCORM issue, you spend an extra 15 minutes reading up on SCORM standards to better understand the underlying cause, not just the fix.

What frustrates people
  • Getting vague tickets like 'the course is broken' with no details, leading to endless back-and-forth.
  • Being blamed for system issues that were out of your control (e.g., a buggy course from a vendor).
  • Dealing with 'political completions' – managers asking you to bypass training for senior staff.
  • Answering the same password reset questions dozens of times a week, despite clear instructions being available.
  • Lacking the administrative permissions to make a quick fix, forcing a lengthy escalation process.
What this role does not give you
  • High-level strategic decision-making (that comes later).
  • Complete autonomy over system changes or new feature implementation.
  • A quiet, uninterrupted work environment (the support queue is always active).
  • The chance to build complex new learning programmes from scratch.

8Who you work with

Your main impact is keeping our learners engaged and unblocked. If you're quick and helpful, people feel good about learning here. If you're not, they get annoyed and stop trying, which can mess up everything from compliance to skill development.

Inside the business
  • Individual Learners (our primary customers)
  • Learning & Development Team (especially course designers)
  • IT Helpdesk (for broader tech issues)
  • HR Business Partners (for urgent compliance training needs)
Outside the business
  • LMS Vendor Support (when we need to escalate deep technical issues)

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Some prior experience in a customer service or helpdesk role (even if not tech-focused).
  • A genuine interest in technology and how people learn.
  • Basic computer literacy (e.g., comfortable with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, navigating web browsers).
  • A proven ability to follow instructions and work systematically.
  • The ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Intermediate LMS Configuration & Reporting

As you gain experience, you'll move beyond just basic user management. You'll need to understand how courses are set up, how groups are managed, and how to pull more detailed reports to spot trends.

Course Settings & Dependencies · User Group Management · Custom Report Generation · LMS Permissions & Roles

  • This month: Shadow your Senior Specialist during their weekly LMS admin tasks, asking 'why' they do things.
  • Next 3 months: Take ownership of creating new user groups for specific learning initiatives.
  • Month 4-6: Learn to build one custom report in the LMS that isn't part of the standard set.
  • Ongoing: Read the LMS vendor's documentation on new features and configuration options.

Quick win: Ask your manager for a 'sandbox' environment in the LMS where you can experiment with settings without breaking anything. Just play around!

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly review our internal knowledge base and LMS documentation to deepen your understanding of our systems.
  • Participate in team training sessions and webinars on new e-learning tools or features.
  • Seek out opportunities to shadow senior team members on more complex issues to learn advanced troubleshooting.
  • Engage with online communities or forums related to LMS administration or e-learning support to pick up tips and best practices.
  • Take advantage of any free online courses on customer service excellence or basic IT troubleshooting.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

AI-Assisted Troubleshooting & Knowledge Curation

AI tools are getting incredibly good at sifting through data and suggesting solutions. They'll also help us create and maintain our knowledge base much faster. If you can use these, you'll be much more efficient.

  • Prompt Engineering Basics
  • AI-Driven Knowledge Search
  • Content Summarisation
  • Automated Response Generation

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Tiered Support Models (Tier 1)
  • Basic Learning Interoperability Standards (SCORM & xAPI)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Execution
  • Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) Principles
  • Basic Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Adult Learning Principles (Andragogy) Awareness

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Customer Service Representative / Helpdesk Agent

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Customer empathy, ticket management, basic troubleshooting, clear communication, de-escalation.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently high customer satisfaction scores in previous role.
    • Demonstrated ability to resolve basic technical issues independently.
    • Experience with a ticketing system and following support processes.
    • Expressed interest in learning and development or e-learning technology.
  2. 2

    Administrative Assistant with Tech Focus

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Organisational skills, managing multiple requests, basic software support, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Experience supporting users with software or system access.
    • Strong track record of managing administrative tasks efficiently.
    • A natural inclination to help colleagues with tech-related queries.
    • Comfortable learning new software and digital tools.
  3. 3

    Recent Graduate (IT, Education, or related field)

    0-1 year (post-graduation)

    Skills to master

    • Applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems, professional communication, understanding corporate IT environments, quick learning of new systems.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Degree in a relevant field (e.g., IT, Computer Science, Education Technology).
    • Completed projects or internships involving technical support or user training.
    • Strong academic record demonstrating problem-solving abilities.
    • Enthusiasm for a career in learning technology.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role gives you a base in learning technology, problem-solving, and customer service. From here you could move into LMS administration or learning technology design.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Junior E-Learning Support Specialist is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

A lesson from Support learning activities, worked against Junior E-Learning Support Specialist.

Support learning activities Level 3

Applied to your work in Junior E-Learning Support Specialist

This unit aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to effectively support learning activities. Learners will be able to contribute to planning, prepare resources and the learning environment, support learners during activities, observe and report on progress, and contribute to the evaluation of learning activities.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.

It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time.

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Junior E-Learning Support Specialist
  • Tiered Support Models (Tier 1)
  • Basic Learning Interoperability Standards (SCORM & xAPI)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Execution
  • Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) Principles
  • Basic Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Adult Learning Principles (Andragogy) Awareness
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Junior E-Learning Support Specialist is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. E-Learning Support Specialist (Level 2)

    2-3 years in the Junior role

    From executing tasks to owning problems and contributing to solutions.

    • Debugging complex SCORM/xAPI issues (with resources).
    • Building and managing knowledge base articles (KCS).
    • Basic LMS configuration (e.g., course catalogue management).
    • Analysing ticket data to spot trends.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, a lot of support work can be repetitive. Imagine having a super-smart assistant that handles the grunt work, leaving you more time for the interesting, trickier problems. That's what AI can do for you in this role.

We're not talking about robots taking over your job. We're talking about smart tools that help you get things done faster, more accurately, and with less effort. You'll still be the human touch, but AI will be your secret weapon.

Automated Ticket Triage & First Response

An AI bot will instantly read new support tickets, figure out what they're about (e.g., 'password reset', 'course bug'), and fire off an automated response with a link to the right FAQ article. This means you only see the tickets that actually need your human brain, and learners get instant help for common issues.

Smart Drafts for Common Responses

Instead of typing out the same instructions for clearing a browser cache or navigating the LMS, AI can draft a polite, clear response for you based on the ticket's content. You just review, tweak, and send. It's like having a really good template, but it writes itself.

Instant Knowledge Base Search

Got a tricky question? Instead of sifting through our Confluence pages, an AI assistant can quickly pull up the most relevant articles, past solutions, and troubleshooting steps from our entire knowledge base, right within your ticketing system. It's like having a super-fast, super-accurate search engine just for support docs.

Simple Issue Trend Spotting

AI can help you quickly spot if a particular course is suddenly generating a lot of 'not complete' tickets, or if a specific browser is causing problems for many users. It'll highlight these trends so you can tell your manager, 'Hey, I think we have a bigger issue here,' before it explodes.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Junior E-Learning Support Specialist?

Common routes in include Customer Service Representative / Helpdesk Agent (1-2 years), Administrative Assistant with Tech Focus (1-2 years) and Recent Graduate (IT, Education, or related field) (0-1 year (post-graduation)). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Junior E-Learning Support Specialist progress to?

This role can lead on to E-Learning Support Specialist (2-3 years in the Junior role), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Junior E-Learning Support Specialist?

Increasingly, AI-Assisted Troubleshooting & Knowledge Curation. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 2

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in learning and development

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

E-learning support is needed across most industries, from corporate to education, healthcare to government. The skills carry across sectors, so you can move between them as your career develops.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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