Primary Early Years Support Assistant

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee City Council is seeking dedicated support staff to work in primary schools across Dundee on a temporary basis until April 2026. This role involves providing essential support to children and staff, helping in the Breakfast Club, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience with children and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with/caring for children is necessary.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with data input and general office duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the school throughout the day and during the Breakfast Club period.
• Work as part of a cohesive support staff team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Education

3 National 4s or equivalent

Job description

Location: Dundee City Council Various Locations in Dundee, DD1 1NL

Salary: £9,498 - £22,884 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 0 hours per week

Job Description

Based in one of our primary schools, you will work part or full time, various hours per week, term time only, on a temporary basis until April 2026. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Phil Smith at email [e-mail].

Requirements

You will have 3 National 4s or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Working as part of a cohesive support staff team, you will provide a flexible and comprehensive service to the school throughout the school day and during the Breakfast Club period as directed.

The Individual

You will have experience of working with/caring for children, have your own children, or worked with children in a voluntary capacity. You will have experience of word processing, data input, general office duties, cash handling/record keeping, and have well-developed interpersonal and written and oral communication skills. You will be confident in numeracy and English, creative, able to relate to all people, work in a team, take responsibility, work on your own initiative but also able to follow instructions. You will also remain calm in emergencies and be committed and willing to undertake training.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City.