Pupil Support Assistant - DEE06604

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Dundee City Council is seeking a part-time School Support Assistant for a term-time-only role across one of our schools. The post is temporary until 2 July 2027 and involves 32.5 hours per week, with reduced hours considered.

References are only requested at the preferred candidate stage, with PVG scheme requirements for successful applicants. You will support pupils with additional needs, assist teachers with learning programmes, and carry out admin tasks including word processing and data

Qualifications

• Three National 5 qualifications including English and Maths.
• Experience in word processing, computer input and general admin duties.
• Good communication and keyboard skills, able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a flexible and comprehensive support service throughout the school day.
• Assist the Principal Teacher (SFL) and class teachers with educational programmes for learners with additional support and wellbeing needs.
• Work as part of a cohesive support staff team and be reliable, proactive and willing to undertake training.

Skills

Word processing

Computer input

General admin duties

Good communication

Keyboard skills

Teamwork

Education

National 5s including English and Maths

Job description

Job Description

Based in one of our schools, you will work part time, 32.5 hours per week term time only (reduced hours will be considered), on a temporary basis until 2nd July 2027. Please note: References are no longer requested at application stage and will requested if you are successful in moving to the preferred candidate stage. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Phil Smith by email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will have 3 National 5s, or equivalent, to include English and Maths.

Responsibilities

You will work as part of a cohesive support staff team providing a flexible and comprehensive support service throughout the school day. You will assist the Principal Teacher (SFL) and class teachers in the provision of educational programmes designed to meet the requirements of children and young people with additional support and wellbeing needs.

The Individual

You will have experience of working with children and young people, including those with learning needs. You will also have experience of word processing, computer input and general admin duties with good communication and keyboard skills. You will have the ability to work well under direction, use own initiative as required and work as part of a team. You will be reliable and conscientious with a friendly, open nature and a flexible attitude to sharing responsibilities and willingness 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 Council.