Junior School Classroom Assistant

George Watson's College; Fife (WA); On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Junior School Classroom Assistant for its new Kindergarten Class. This role involves supporting children's academic progress and wellbeing, contributing to a nurturing and stimulating environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with early years education, although this is not essential. There is a strong focus on providing comprehensive care to support the children's development within a thriving educational framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting preferred.
• Skills in supporting 4-5 year olds in a classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in a Kindergarten class for 4-5 year olds.
• Assist with the academic and pastoral care of pupils.
• Facilitate break and lunchtime activities for pupils in Y1-6.

Skills

Support for academic progress

Pastoral care

Nurturing environment

Job description

The following content displays a map of the job's location - The Pends, St Andrews, Fife

Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/16857/1942

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - Full Time, term time only

Actual annual salary for term time only is £18,455

Working Hours: 37.5

Location: The Pends, St Andrews, Fife

Closing Date: 23/06/2025

Department: Teaching Support

Region / Division: St Leonards

Job Role: Teaching

The Role

THE ROLE

We're looking for a dedicated Junior School Classroom Assistant to join our team in our new Kindergarten Class supporting 4-5 year olds. You'll be instrumental in supporting the whole child, ensuring both their academic progress and their pastoral care and wellbeing. You will work closely with all teachers and colleagues to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where every pupil can thrive.

The Kindergarten class will provide education for up to sixteen 4-5 year olds and will be taught by a fully qualified GTCS registered teacher, as well as specialist teachers in some areas including swimming, PE, and music.

The classroom assistant will support the pupils in their learning and teachers across the curriculum as well as pupils in Y1-6 during break and lunchtimes. Experience of an Early Years setting or working with younger children is desirable but not essential.

The post will commence on Monday, 18 August 2026. Closing date for applications is Monday, 23 June. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter.

About St Leonards

St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location with sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites nearby.

St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school in Scotland to be accredited as an all-through IB school. It offers all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey from primary to sixth form, including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, (I)GCSEs, and the IB Diploma or Career-related Programme.

The school has a rich sporting heritage, with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. Its Golf Programme is highly regarded, and the school offers various extracurricular activities and trips to prepare pupils for success in today’s world.