Learning Assistant Term Time

Overview

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 and we work hard to provide them with the best possible education.

We are seeking a Prep School Classroom Assistant for our Kelvin bridge campus. 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.

• Support pupils’ learning both in and out of the classroom to complement the work set by the teachers.
• Provide playground supervision.
• Prepare teaching materials.
• Help create and maintain a stimulating and varied visual environment within the school.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm.

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

The Glasgow Academy has a no smoking policy, including e-cigarettes. We are committed to equality of opportunity and ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on 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 be entitled to live and work in the UK.

Documentary proof (e.g., passport and work permit) may be required to demonstrate 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 SCO
15638.