Graduate Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover, Oct 2026)

Main Responsibilities:

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role

Ideal Candidate:

Successful applicants for this role would be expected to have the following characteristics:

• A strong academic background




• Experience working with young people or students with additional support needs is desirable but not essential




• Empathy, patience, and the ability to motivate students, helping them build confidence, resilience, and independent learning skills




• Ambition, diligence, and a commitment to developing professional skills




• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and to adapt communication to meet individual student needs




• Confidence using technology effectively to enhance teaching, learning and student engagement




• An understanding of the dedication required in a boarding school environment




• Enthusiasm for engaging fully in the wider life of the school community

Package Description:

Annual Salary: Competitive salary, based on experience.

Staff Benefits: In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:

• You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2% employee. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary.




• Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.




• Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.




• Parking on Campus




• Life insurance scheme.




• Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).




• Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our benefits portal.

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