Junior School Support Assistant

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Junior School Support Assistant to provide ancillary support for teaching staff and pupils from January 2026 until June 2026. With 16 hours per week during term time, this role offers a chance to gain valuable experience working with children in a formal setting. Candidates should ideally be eligible for SSSC registration or willing to undertake it. The position is aimed at those interested in future teaching or childcare careers and promotes an environment committed to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Enhanced sick pay

Family friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Travel to work schemes

School Fee Remission

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the SSSC or willingness to undertake registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide ancillary support for teaching staff and pupils.
• Work with children of nursery age.

Job description

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and responsible Junior School Support Assistant to provide ancillary support for Teaching staff and pupils within our Junior School from January 2026-June 2026. The role will be 16 hours p/w Term-Time only Wednesday- Friday from 7.30am-12.45pm.

The Junior School Support Assistant is intended to provide the opportunity for an individual to gain experience of working with children in a formal setting. Interested candidates may therefore include (but is not exclusive to) those wishing to pursue a future career in teaching or childcare related discipline.

Main Responsibilities

Please see job description for full duties.

Ideal Candidate

As the position involves working with children of nursery age we are ideally seeking candidates who are eligible for registration with the SSSC. However a willingness to undertake registration is essential, where registration is not currently held.

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults,under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidateswill be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applicationsfrom all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity numberSC011463

Package Description

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of school - distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer which, for our teaching staff, in addition to salary (which includes a Heriot’s enhancement), teacher holidays and pension, includes:

• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Family friendly policies (Including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and high street, supermarket, and general retail discounts
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.