Classroom Assistant, St Patrick's Primary School

East Ayrshire Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

East Ayrshire Council is seeking a part-time, temporary support role at St Patrick's Primary School. The position involves assisting teachers by performing non-teaching duties and working under supervision. Applicants must meet PVG membership requirements, offering a salary range of around £15,000 for term-time work.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom administration and practical tasks.
• Contribute to preparation of teaching materials.
• Ensure compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Skills

Classroom administration

Preparation of teaching materials

Job description

Job Description

Provide support to teachers by undertaking a range of non-teaching duties, including classroom administration and practical tasks such as contributing to the preparation of teaching materials to assist with the promotion, delivery, and integration of the Council's key objectives.

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member or be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council. PVG records are continually updated, and any relevant information will be discussed with the applicant prior to employment.

Responsibilities

We follow the national guidance "Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment" for pre-employment checks. During the application process, applicants should provide details of at least two relevant references, including one from their current or most recent employer, which must be from an appropriate senior manager. References from peers at the same level are not acceptable.

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The Individual

This is a temporary, part-time, term-time role based at St Patrick's Primary School, Auchinleck. The hours are 25 per week, Monday to Friday, 9:15 am - 3:00 pm, under the direction of the line manager. The full-time salary range is between £24,333 and £25,353 per annum, with the part-time, term-time salary between £14,907 and £15,532 per annum.

The post is temporary until 31 March 2026. East Ayrshire Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all community members, including underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, and LGBT individuals. We encourage women to apply for managerial or underrepresented roles. The council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.

For further information, contact Marianne Bradley at [e-mail].