Classroom Assistant - MOR11982

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Mosstodloch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Moray Council seeks a part-time role at Mosstodloch Primary School to assist classroom teachers with administrative, practical and organisational tasks and to support pupils in accessing the curriculum.

The successful candidate will join a team, undergo PVG checks, and work 20 hours per week during term time. Closing date is 4 September 2026 and interview is planned for the week starting 10 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of looking after young children.
• Display ability and commitment to undertake initial training and subsequent staff development as required.
• An understanding of the needs of parents with young children.
• Ability to relate positively to young children and their parents.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Pleasant manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective organisation and use of resources.
• Contribute to the quality of care and welfare of pupils.
• Support the needs of pupils in effectively accessing the curriculum.
• Support the quality of learning and teaching in the classroom.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Pleasant manner

Ability to work as a team

Flexible and adaptable

Reliable and dependable

Enjoy working with children

Job description

To assist the classroom teacher in providing administrative, practical and organisational tasks and also to support the learning activities of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective organisation and use of resources.
• Contribute to the quality of care and welfare of pupils.
• Support the needs of pupils in effectively accessing the curriculum.
• Support the quality of learning and teaching in the classroom.

The Individual

Experience of looking after young children.

• Display ability and commitment to undertake initial training and subsequent staff development as required.
• An understanding of the needs of parents with young children.
• Ability to relate positively to young children and their parents.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Pleasant manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

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.

Anticipated Interview Date: week commencing 10 August 2026

Temporary appointment until 15 August 2027

Closing Date: 4th September 2026

£13.95 per hour

20 Hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Mosstodloch Primary School, telephone 01343

820476, email [e-mail]