Job Overview
Junior School Assistant (including Games) – a temporary full‑time role at ESMS Junior School, Queensferry Road, Edinburgh.
Key Details
* Position: 1
* Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time, Term Time – temporary from March 2026 to 26 June 2026
* Salary: £20,807 per annum (pro‑rata 37.5 hours per week)
* Location: Edinburgh – ESMS Junior School, Queensferry Road
* Closing Date: 13/02/2026
* Department: Physical Education/Sports
* Division: ESMS
* Role Category: Operational/Professional Services
Responsibilities
* Provide in‑class administrative support to Year Group Leaders, Class Teachers and Teacher Assistants across Year Groups P4‑P7.
* Assist with the Junior School Games programme – mid‑week Games, Saturday morning coaching, Breakfast and Bus Club supervision on a rota basis.
* Support planning and delivery of class and school‑wide activities, including event coordination and communication with parents.
* Maintain accurate record‑keeping, lesson documents and pupil data in line with school policy.
* Work collaboratively with the teaching team to promote a positive, proactive learning environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience working with children in a school setting is desirable.
* Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Positive, proactive attitude and ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Desirable experience in coaching, supporting sports or school events.
* Valid right to work in the UK is required; ESMS is unable to sponsor international workers.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Enhanced sick pay and flexible working hours (37.5 hours per week).
* Use of the school swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours.
* Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme – discounts at leading retail and entertainment venues.
* Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme and car leasing salary‑sacrifice scheme.
* Professional review process and regular salary reviews.
* Employee Assistance Service and professional qualification funding.
Values & Safeguarding
ESMS values kindness, confidence, resilience, integrity and curiosity. All staff work with young people and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will undergo child protection screening – including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.
Application Process
Applications close 12pm on Friday 13 February 2026. Interviews are anticipated on 27 February 2026.
About ESMS
ESMS is a family of independent schools in the heart of Edinburgh offering a co‑educational nursery, junior school and senior and sixth‑form education. The schools are consistently award‑winning and pioneer holistic, values‑based learning. The school community values passion, professionalism and personal development.
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