Learning Assistant TGA Newlands

The School

The Glasgow Academy is a high-achieving co-educational independent day school for

children aged 3-18.

Founded in 1845, we pride ourselves on the all-round education, first-class facilities and

exceptional opportunities our pupils enjoy.

The oldest continuously independent school in the West of Scotland, we are anything but

old school. We have 1680 pupils in our care, and we work hard to provide them with the

best possible education.

The Post

We are seeking a Prep School Learning Assistant for our campus at Newlands. The ideal

candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable individual, able to work as part of

a competent, confident workforce capable of delivering services in a constantly changing

and evolving educational environment with a commitment to developing a culture of

learning at TGA Newlands (Prep 1-4).

Duties are varied but will include supporting pupils’ learning both in and out of the

classroom to complement the work set by the teachers, playground supervision, preparing

teaching materials and helping to create and maintain a stimulating and varied visual

environment within the school.

Start date: 5th January 2026

Remuneration and Hours of Work

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm (including two 20-minute

unpaid breaks)

Salary: £22,919

Permanent Contract, Term Time

Completed applications should be sent electronically to applications@tga.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Thursday 4th December 2025. Interviews

expected to take place on Tuesday 9th December.

For further information and an application form, please go to The Glasgow Academy

website: Vacancies | The Glasgow Academy

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The Glasgow Academy has a no smoking policy. This includes e-cigarettes. We are

committed to providing equality of opportunity and ensuring that no job applicant receives

less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status,

race and ethnicity, religion and belief, marriage or civil partnership status or sexual

orientation. It is a legal requirement that all employees must demonstrate that they are

entitled to live and work in the UK. You will be required to produce documentary proof e.g.

passport and work permit, where applicable, to demonstrate your eligibility to work if

selected for interview. We have been awarded the Gold Level of the Armed Forces

Employee Recognition Scheme and warmly welcome applications from current and former

Service personnel.

www.theglasgowacademy.org.uk

The Glasgow Academicals' War Memorial Trust is an educational charity registered in

Scotland, Charity No SCO15638