Learning Assistant | Newlands

The Glasgow Academy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent day school in Scotland is seeking a Prep School Learning Assistant to support pupils’ learning in a dynamic educational environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable, contributing to a culture of learning. Responsibilities include supervising playground activities and preparing teaching materials to maintain a vibrant visual environment. This role offers part-time hours from Monday to Friday, enhancing the educational experience of young learners.

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a competent, confident workforce.
• Commitment to developing a culture of learning.
• Prepare teaching materials and help maintain a stimulating classroom environment.
• Support the development of a culture of learning at Newlands.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning both in and out of the classroom.
• Supervise playground activities.
• Prepare teaching materials.
• Maintain a stimulating visual environment within the school.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Reliable

Job description

The School

The Glasgow Academy is a high-achieving co-educational independent day school for children aged 3-18. Founded in 1845, we pride ourselves on the all-round education, first-class facilities and exceptional opportunities our pupils enjoy.

As the oldest continuously independent school in the West of Scotland, we are anything but old school. We have 1680 pupils in our care, and we work hard to provide them with the best possible education.

The Post

We are seeking a Prep School Learning Assistant for our campus at Newlands. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable individual, able to work as part of a competent, confident workforce capable of delivering services in a constantly changing and evolving educational environment with a commitment to developing a culture of learning at TGA Newlands (Prep 1-4).

Duties are varied but will include:

• Supporting pupils’ learning both in and out of the classroom to complement the work set by the teachers
• Playground supervision
• Preparing teaching materials
• Helping to create and maintain a stimulating and varied visual environment within the school

The Values

Our shared values and code are very important to our school community. The Academy values and code can be found here.

Remuneration and Hours of Work

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.