Digital Learning and Technologies Assistant

Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/33365/2612

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time

Working Hours: 27.75 hours per week

Salary: £17,170 per annum

Location: Edinburgh

Closing Date: 29/05/2026

Department: Teaching Support

Region / Division: ESMS

Job Role: Operational/Professional Services

Erskine Stewart Melville Junior School is seeking to appoint a Digital Learning & Technologies Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis from 17th August 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre employment checks). The position is term time only.

The purpose of the role is to deliver the Digital Learning curriculum to children in the Junior School, leading planned learning sessions particularly in Nursery to Primary 3 and supporting the teaching of Digital Learning across the wider Junior School (up to Primary 7). The postholder will support and facilitate high quality Digital Learning, Technologies and STEAM learning experiences while contributing to the smooth and effective day to day operation of Digital Learning provision.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, and will be able to multi task and prioritise workloads with good attention to detail. They will have excellent and proactive communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop rapport with teachers, year group leaders and pupils. Advanced skills in using various digital equipment and software suites are essential, as well as continuous review of processes to implement improvements.

ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

• Fee remission from Nursery to S6
• Free school lunches
• Paid moving house day
• Free Sports' Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
• Auto enrolment in the Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
• Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations
• Employee Assistance Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual professional review process
• Regular salary reviews
• Funding towards professional qualifications

We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modeling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people, therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 29th May 2026. Interviews will likely take place week commencing the 15th June 2026.