Lunchtime Auxiliary - MOR12280

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking a Lunch Time Supervisor for West End Primary School in Elgin to oversee pupils during lunch on school premises, mainly in the dining area with some playground duties.

The successful candidate must join the PVG scheme, work around 12:00–13:30 daily, five hours per week during term time. Starting salary is £26,839.80 pro rata, at £13.95 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with children
• Ability to engage and interact with children
• Willing to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Be available between approximately 12:00pm - 1:30pm each day
• Able to work outdoors in all weather

Responsibilities

• Supervision of pupils on the school premises during the lunchtime interval, particularly in the dining area
• General supervision as required, including playground supervision
• Such other duties as determined by the Head Teacher

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication with children

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

To provide supervision of children remaining on school premises during the lunch period.

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

• Supervision of pupils on the school premises during the lunchtime interval in particular within the school dining area.
• General supervision within the time available as required which may include playground supervision.
• Such other duties as determined by the Head Teacher.

The Individual

• Knowledge of and experience with children of school age.
• Ability to get on well with young children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.
• Able to engage and interact with children
• Friendly but firm.
• Genuinely interested in children.
• Willing to work as a team and on own initiative.
• Be available between approximately 12.00pm - 1.30pm each day.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather.

Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Starting Salary: £26,839.80 (pro rata)
£13.95 per hour
5 Hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: West End Primary School, telephone [phone], email [e-mail]