Education assistant Work, Jobs in Edinburgh (with Salaries)

Alumni Archives Enquiry Assistant
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Research
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
CRC Evening Assistant (Student Experience Post)
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Graduate Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover, Oct 2026)
School Talent —Edinburgh
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
School Support Assistant - Broughton High School
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,806 - £27,032 a year
- Temporary
- Inventory control
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
6h
Nursery Assistant/Practitioner - Portobello
Kidzcare Limited —Edinburgh
- From £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Paid training
Quick apply
Clerical Assistant - Balerno Community High School
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,806 - £27,032 a year
- Front desk
- Communication skills
- School
9d
Bank Nursery Assistant
CC Nurseries —Edinburgh
- £13.45 - £13.82 an hour
- Part-time
- Preschool
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Pupil Support Assistant - Drummond Community High School
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,806 - £27,032 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- School
7d
Teaching Assistant
First Class Learning Tuition Centre —Dunfermline
- £8 - £13 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Maths
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
Pupil Support Assistant - Dean Park Primary School
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,806 - £27,032 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- School
13d
Learning Assistant ASN - Dalkeith High School
Midlothian Council —Dalkeith
- £29,191 - £30,187 a year
- Call to connect
- IT
- School
School Welfare Assistant - Rosehill High School
East Lothian Council —Musselburgh
- £15.16 - £16.30 an hour
- Temporary
- First Aid Certification
- School
After School and Holiday Club Practitioner and Early Years Teaching Assistant
School Talent —Edinburgh
- £21,450 - £22,932 a year
- Part-time
- Serving
- Experience working with children
- Education
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Pupil Support Assistant, Kinross High School
Perth and Kinross Council —Kinross
- £14,777 - £15,568 a year
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- School
- Annual leave
5d

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Alumni Archives Enquiry Assistant

University of Edinburgh -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Part-time
2 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Research
Communication skills

Full job description

UE04: £26,093.00 - £28,778.00 per annum, pro rata

ISG / Library & University Collections / Heritage Collections (Access & Engagement)

Part-time: 7 hours per week

Fixed term: 1 st September 2026 – 31 st July 2027

Your next step starts here.

Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. You’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a part-time Alumni Archives Enquiry Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming Research Services team within Heritage Collections. This is a fixed-term position for 11 months and is based at the Centre for Research Collections, within the Main University Library, on the central George Square campus.

The Alumni Archives Enquiry Assistant will work 7 hours per week, 9am-5pm, on either a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (to be agreed).

This post is designated for the purposes of student employment; therefore, you must be a matriculated University of Edinburgh student for the duration of your employment.

The University of Edinburgh is committed to providing a positive employment experience for all students. To support students in combining work with studies, we strongly advise you don’t exceed the University’s recommended number of working hours per week;

15 hours for undergraduate students (up to 35 hours during vacation)
15 hours for postgraduate taught students (all year round)

Please note, these recommendations apply to the total number of hours you are employed across all posts.

What the job involves:

Answering incoming research enquiries from internal and external researchers relating to University of Edinburgh alumni.
Undertaking research into individual alumni through consulting the University archives and compiling findings into clear written communication to users.
Developing comprehensive knowledge of the University’s archives, genealogical research resources, and the historical background of the University.

A bit about you:

Strong research skills.
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into a clear and accessible form.
A methodical working style with the ability to pay close attention to detail.
The ability to work well independently and complete a project to a deadline.
An interest in the University’s heritage collections.

Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

Professional development and subject matter expertise.
Interesting work.
Variety every day.

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

Applications by CV only will not be considered.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 17 August 2026 .

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held on 28 August 2026.

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education assistant jobs in edinburgh

Alumni Archives Enquiry Assistant

CRC Evening Assistant (Student Experience Post)

Graduate Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover, Oct 2026)

School Support Assistant - Broughton High School

Nursery Assistant/Practitioner - Portobello

Clerical Assistant - Balerno Community High School

Bank Nursery Assistant

Pupil Support Assistant - Drummond Community High School

Teaching Assistant

Pupil Support Assistant - Dean Park Primary School

Learning Assistant ASN - Dalkeith High School

School Welfare Assistant - Rosehill High School

After School and Holiday Club Practitioner and Early Years Teaching Assistant

Pupil Support Assistant, Kinross High School

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