Education assistant Work, Jobs in Edinburgh, Edh (with Salaries)

Student Support Assistant
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) —Broxburn
- £24,607 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
IS Facilities Assistant (Student Experience Post)
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Pupil Support Assistant - Balerno High School
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,806 - £27,032 a year
- Experience working with children
- School
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Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Assistant
The Orchard Nursery —Edinburgh
- £12.71 - £13.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Teaching
- Employee discount
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School Support Assistant - St Augustine's RC High School
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,806 - £27,032 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Front desk
- School
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Early Years Nursery Practitioner/Assistant (Part Time Lunch Cover)
Links Nurseries Ltd —Musselburgh
- Up to £13.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Business Support Assistant - Peebles High School
Scottish Borders Council —Peebles
- £13.73 - £14.46 an hour
- English
- Data entry
- School
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Teaching Assistant
First Class Learning Tuition Centre —Broxburn
- £8 - £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Maths
- In-person
Quick apply
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Senior Business Support Assistant - Ross High School
East Lothian Council —Tranent
- £13.95 - £14.83 an hour
- Call to connect
- English
- School
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Dining Room Assistant
Nazareth —Bonnyrigg
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Cleaning
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Bank Nursery Assistant
CC Nurseries —Edinburgh
- £13.45 - £13.82 an hour
- Part-time
- Preschool
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme

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Student Support Assistant

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
Broxburn

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Job details

Part-time
£24,607 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Record keeping
Computer literacy
Special educational needs (SEN) support in further education colleges
Filing
Email software
De-escalation techniques
Numeracy
Working with students
Assistive technologies

Full job description

Salary

£24,607 per annum pro rata

Contractual hours

20.5

Basis

Term Time - Part Time

Region

Scotland - Central

Package

Attractive benefits, please see below

Date posted

29/06/2026

Job reference

REQ0616

About The Team:

The Student Services department comprises a number of teams that ensure that all SRUC students have access to tailored services and support throughout their SRUC journey. Teams comprise of:

Education Support
Library Services
Student Enquiries
Student Inclusion
Wellbeing Support
Careers Services

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as a Student Support Assistant.

The main purpose of this post is to assist and support students with additional needs in the College environment during term time. The role involves providing agreed support in academic areas and reinforcing and promoting life/social skills, both in the student’s academic environment and where possible facilitating integration and participation in wider student community activities.

These main duties are to:

Provide individual support as specified in Personal Learning Support Plans to assigned students with additional needs during timetabled teaching activities, ensuring students can access appropriate materials, equipment and information in order to support their access to learning.
Accompany students as required during lunch/break times and on outings and field trips, in order to ensure their safety and allow them to participate fully in the experience in all activities both on and off campus.
Monitor the students’ behaviour when appropriate and follow agreed support strategies such as providing them with supported “time-out” opportunities to de-escalate difficult situations.
Assist students to prioritise their workloads and organise their notes and folders for their course work within the classroom, according to the Lecturer's instructions, and refer any academic support needs to the relevant area.
As a member of a wider student support team, provide individual support as specified in Personal Learning Support Plans to assigned students during exams and assessments.
Participate in appropriate record keeping under the direction of the Student Support Tutor and proactively pass on any concerns or issues regarding students to the line manager, or the Education Support Lead / Wellbeing Support Lead in their absence, so that the Personal Learning Support Plan can be reviewed and updated as necessary.
Ensure that personal information relating to students is kept confidential and is stored safely, following protocols agreed with line manager.
Attend or provide reports to case meetings and staff meetings as requested by line manager.

Work Environment:

The majority of student support will take place in classroom environments between 9-5, Monday to Friday.
There may be regular requirements for support to be delivered in practical classes which may be outdoors, in a laboratory or workshop environment.
There may be occasional requirements for support to be delivered offsite (for example, during field trips) or outwith standard hours agreed with advance notice.

Minimum qualifications, knowledge and experience:

Attained, or be working towards, a qualification at SCQF level 4 in a relevant subject (e.g. care, support or education).
Proven record of supporting people with additional needs/learning differences.
Good communicator and good listener.
Proven team
Good basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Experience of using IT systems including MS Word, Excel, Teams and email.
Good organisational
Ability to complete clear and concise written and verbal reports.
Ability to use initiative in a range of situations.
Demonstrate discretion and understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Flexible, adaptable and pro-active approach to work.
Willingness to engage with recommended training and development.

Desirable qualifications, knowledge and experience

Qualification at SCQF level 7 (e.g. HNC or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. care, support or education).
Previous experience in supporting people with additional needs/learning differences, specifically with their studies/within a learning environment.
Awareness of Equality Act requirements in relation to reasonable adjustments for students.
Experience of using assistive technology.
Awareness of key physical and mental well-being issues relevant to students.
Understanding of the importance of a structured learning environment for people with additional needs.

For full details, please download the Job Particulars document which you must read before you apply.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

Why work for SRUC?

Generous annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted RAC Membership
Generous family leave
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
Tailored investment in individual learning and development

How to Apply:

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying, and complete the online application form by pressing “apply” or online via our website: www.sruc.ac.uk/jobs

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality, and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046

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education assistant jobs in edinburgh, edh

Student Support Assistant

IS Facilities Assistant (Student Experience Post)

Pupil Support Assistant - Balerno High School

Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Assistant

School Support Assistant - St Augustine's RC High School

Early Years Nursery Practitioner/Assistant (Part Time Lunch Cover)

Business Support Assistant - Peebles High School

Teaching Assistant

Senior Business Support Assistant - Ross High School

Dining Room Assistant

Bank Nursery Assistant

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