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Graduate Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover, Oct 2026)Fettes College • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Graduate Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover, Oct 2026)

Graduate Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover, Oct 2026)

Fettes College • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
16 days ago
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Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Support for Learning Department at Fettes College in October 2026 to provide maternity cover. We are looking for a motivated and inspiring colleague to provide academic support to students with learning needs, working with individuals, small groups or in the classroom setting. This could be an ideal experience for a teacher looking to develop expertise in Support for Learning or a graduate looking for experience in education and learning support.



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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