Pupil Support Assistant (Temporary) (MOR12335) - MOR12335

Moray Council; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking an enthusiastic assistant to the early years team to support learning and assist children with additional support needs. The role focuses on promoting independence and personal care support while maintaining a safe, hygienic environment.

You will work under guidance, have experience with children in a caring setting, and be prepared to join the PVG scheme. The post is temporary until 24 October 2027, 5 hours per week, at £14.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people in a caring environment.
• SSSC registration or be able to apply with timescales indicated.
• Ability to observe confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning and Teaching Activities.
• Provide support to children and young people with additional support needs.
• Attend to personal care and health including medical needs and maintain a safe, hygienic environment.
• Support pupils with their mobility needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Professional discipline

Education

Standard level or equivalent

Job description

Assist the early years team 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. The successful candidate will therefore 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.
• SSSC Registered (if you are not appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to taking up post, you must apply for registration within 3 months and, be fully registered within 6 months)
• 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 Post until 24 October 2027

Closing Date: 6 November 2026

£14.27 per hour

5 hours per week (term time)

For further information, contact Rachel Main - 07966 299842