Pupil Support Assistant

Location: Elderbank Additional Support For Learning Base St Kilda Bank Broomlands Irvine, KA11 1LA

Rate: £14.76 - £15.14 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 18 hours per week

Job Summary

This post will commence 19th August 2025

Interviews may be conducted in person or via Microsoft Teams. If virtual, a device with a camera and internet access is required. Guidance will be provided for virtual interviews.

This role is within our Education Directorate at Elderbank Primary, supporting young people with additional support needs within the Supported Learning Provision. You will collaborate with class teams and community partners to ensure positive outcomes and have opportunities to lead positive play activities.

For more details, see the attached Role Profile.

North Ayrshire Council emphasizes a behavioural-based recruitment approach. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored during the process.

If references are required, you will be notified if successful. Failure to provide relevant references may delay the process.

PVG (Children)

This position involves Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Applicants barred from working with children should not apply.

Preferred candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before employment is confirmed. The cost (£59 or £18) will be deducted from wages after starting. For more information, visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. Further details are available at Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Successful candidates' names and emails will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate their PVG forms.

Our Workstyles

North Ayrshire Council recognizes four Workstyles. This role is categorized as:

In Building – Primarily based at a single location over 90% of the time.

This position is classified as: In Building

Further information on Workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles. Please ask at interview if you have questions about this classification.