Learning Assistant

Bayswatersummer; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-achieving independent school in Glasgow is seeking a Prep School Classroom Assistant to support pupils' learning and create a stimulating environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and able to work as part of a collaborative team. Duties include classroom support, playground supervision, and preparing teaching materials. Applications close on September 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, motivated and reliable individual.
• Able to work as part of a competent, confident workforce.
• Commitment to developing a culture of learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils’ learning in and out of the classroom.
• Playground supervision.
• Preparing teaching materials.
• Creating and maintaining a stimulating environment.

Job description

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.

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 Classroom Assistant for our campus at Kelvinbridge. 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 within the Prep School.

Duties are varied and 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.

The Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Monday 22nd September 2025. Interviews are expected to take place soon after.

The Glasgow Academy has a no smoking policy. This includes e-cigarettes. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief, marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation. It is a legal requirement that all employees must demonstrate that they are entitled to live and work in the UK. You will be required to produce documentary proof e.g. passport and work permit, where applicable, to demonstrate your eligibility to work if selected for interview. We have been awarded the Gold Level of the Armed Forces Employee Recognition Scheme and warmly welcome applications from current and former Service personnel.

The Glasgow Academicals' War Memorial Trust is an educational charity registered in Scotland, Charity No SCO15638