Part-Time Pupil Support & Inclusion Assistant (Term-Time)

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

LGPS Scotland discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

Dumfries Academy in Dumfries is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term) to work 27.5 hours per week during term time across 39 weeks per year.

The post is fixed-term until July 2027 and may be suitable for a secondment with line-manager agreement. Successful candidates will support children with additional needs in Learning Centres or mainstream classes and help them feel safe and ready to learn.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to SCQF Level 4 or equivalent, including Numeracy and Literacy.
• Experience of working with children/young people (additional support needs advantageous).
• Willingness to undertake training as part of induction and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Help pupils take part in lessons, encourage independence, and support learning new skills.
• Help ensure pupils feel safe, happy and ready to learn.

Skills

Caring

Supportive

Understanding

Committed

Education

SCQF Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Dumfries Academy in Dumfries is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term) to work 27.5 hours per week during term time across 39 weeks per year.

The post is fixed-term until July 2027 and may be suitable for a secondment with line-manager agreement. Successful candidates will support children with additional needs in Learning Centres or mainstream classes and help them feel safe and ready to learn.