Teaching Assistant (with responsibility for Senior School Library and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award[...]

Girl's Schools Association; Scotland; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to manage the Senior School Library and assist with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. The role involves administrative and promotional tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, administrative experience, and a passion for working with teenagers.

Benefits

Holiday Allowance

Sick Pay

Access to School Facilities

Discounts through ESMS Scheme

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Experience in a school or library setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support library and DofE staff through administrative tasks.
• Ensure smooth operations of the Senior School Library.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Administrative Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teaching Assistant (with responsibility for Senior School Library and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Administration)

Scotland

Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools

Part-time | Fixed Term

Summary

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant responsible for the Senior School Library and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme administration.

Details

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for Stewart’s Melville College on a temporary, part-time basis (27.5 hours/week) from August 2025 to June 2026. The pro-rata salary ranges from £16,199 to £16,777, depending on qualifications and experience.

The role involves supporting library and DofE staff through administrative, supervisory, and promotional tasks to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication and teamwork skills, the ability to work with teenagers, manage multiple tasks independently, and a professional, flexible approach. Experience in a school or library setting, a love for books, and a commitment to professional development are desirable.

Please refer to the provided job description for more details.

Note: ESMS cannot sponsor international workers for this role. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Benefits include holiday allowance, sick pay, family policies, access to school facilities, and discounts through the ESMS scheme.

Values

We seek individuals embodying ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, while demonstrating our pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

All staff must undergo safeguarding checks, including Disclosure Scotland, as all roles involve access to young people.

Application deadline: 12pm, Monday, 2 June 2025. Interviews are expected the week of 9 June 2025.

About ESMS

ESMS is a vibrant family of independent schools in Edinburgh, offering education from ages 3-18, including nursery, junior, secondary, and sixth form. We emphasize holistic development through academic excellence and extracurricular activities, including over 300 clubs, sports, arts, outdoor education, trips, and community involvement.

Our Vision

To empower learners through innovative, transformative experiences, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, enabling students to excel and pursue fulfilling lives.

Our Mission

To develop resilient, values-driven students equipped with the skills and mindset to lead successful, meaningful lives and positively impact the world.

Aims

• Provide outstanding, inclusive education
• Build strong relationships to support emotional, social, and academic development
• Offer diverse extracurricular activities to discover talents
• Inspire high academic achievement
• Encourage embracing challenges
• Inspire lifelong love of learning
• Develop confidence and voice in students
• Embed character and good decision-making through our values