Pupil Support Assistant

Job Description

Assist teaching staff in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, assisting them with their personal needs and promoting their independence.

Requirements

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning and Teaching Activities.
• Provide support to children and young people with additional support needs.
• Attend to the personal care and health including the medical needs of pupils with additional support needs and assist in maintaining a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.
• Support pupils with their mobility needs.
• The Individual

• Experience of working with children & young adults of school age in a caring and supportive environment.
• Educated to ‘standard’ level or equivalent and a demonstrable understanding of English and Arithmetic.
• Ability to observe professional confidentiality and implement sound judgement.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work under guidance and direction of teaching staff.
• Ability to assist young people with special educational needs in personal/medical care.
• Ability to express a patient and non-confrontational approach when dealing with children and young people who display challenging behaviour.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and tolerance and to respond positively to a variety of additional support needs.
• Ability and commitment to undertake further training /development as required.
• Rapport with children/young adults.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the Service.
• Reliable.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
• * Able to assist in and carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the care of dependant young people.
• Temporary appointment until 15 August 2027
• Closing Date: 20 October 2026
• Starting Salary: £27,455.48 (pro rata)
• £14.27 per hour

9 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: West End Primary, telephone 01343 543161, email [email protected]