EDUC 2413 - School Support Assistant (Office/Class/ASN) - 2413-418109635

South Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a School Support Assistant to provide essential support in schools. This role involves administration, assisting pupils with learning and personal care, and working within diverse educational settings. Ideal candidates will exhibit flexibility and teamwork while ensuring students' well-being and educational needs are met. Competitive pay and various hours available.

Benefits

Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational sick pay

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to interact positively with children and young people.
• Experience in administration support is preferred.
• Willingness to support pupils with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support within the school or nursery office.
• Assist pupils in classroom settings to promote learning.
• Administer personal care and support during play and lunch times.

Skills

Flexibility

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

School Support Assistant - Office/Class/ASN. Various hours and locations available. Salary: £13.33 - £14.33 per hour.

Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace and complete theirSkills and Qualifications either via the ME tab on Fusion prior to starting the application form or by clicking the link in the application process in the section titled Review Skills and Qualifications. Applications must be received by 29th September 2025, 11:55pm.

Within South Lanarkshire Council it is our mission to deliver positive, meaningful outcomes for our young people. In Education Resources we aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment within our establishments for pupils and staff. We work in partnership with services and families to focus on the national priorities to improve literacy, numeracy, and health & wellbeing outcomes.

To help meet these needs where a child requires support over and above that provided by their Class Teacher or Early Years Key Worker, we have a flexible role that encompasses three main elements of additional support needed for our schools and pupils. The role may involve work across disciplines and is designed to allow SSAs to work as a team to support diverse needs of pupils and the school; priorities may change regularly.

Hard work and flexibility are key for successful candidates. The reward includes term-time posts that align with school holidays, good work/life balance, job security, and access to training and development. We are an Investors in People Gold accredited employer.

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Responsibilities

• Administration support within the school or nursery office, including use of MS Office packages (Word, Excel) and bespoke systems after training.
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing phone calls; providing a first point of contact at reception.
• Providing excellent customer service to pupils, parents, staff, visitors and external agencies; liaising with other departments regarding school transport and admissions and with internal and external customer groups.
• Interacting with children and young people in play areas, supervising pupils, providing personal care, first aid and administration of medicines as required.

• Supporting pupils in classroom or play-based settings, including curricular support for individuals and groups to aid literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing.
• Assisting class teachers to maintain pupil focus and provide nurturing support; support may occur inside or outside the classroom/playroom.
• Providing personal care, first aid and administration of medicines; contributing to supervision during lunchtimes and shared areas to promote independence and school values.
• Supporting pupils within Additional Support Needs bases, including medical and personal care as documented in Health Care Plans; administering medicines and providing related support; training provided as required.

• Working with teachers to support pupils with more complex needs, including non-verbal pupils or those with ASD; may include moving and handling and other related training.

Qualifications and Requirements

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address. Do not submit CVs. If you need to provide additional information, upload it under supporting documents. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event/process will be required to assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may be withdrawn from the position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment shall disqualify the applicant.

Legal Information

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. It is a regulated role with children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicants may need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to a formal offer. See the disclosure process information linked in the advert.

Foreign Police Check: Candidates should detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and supports veterans and their families. The council is a Disability Confident scheme user and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements for the position. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet minimum requirements.

Benefits

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme option.
• Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies (flexible working and enhanced leave).
• Employee discounts and other benefits (Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program).