Pupil Support Assistant - MOR12358

Moray Council; Dufftown; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Moray Council is hiring an assistant to support teaching staff at Mortlach Primary School in Dufftown. This PVG-regulated post involves assisting pupils with additional support needs, personal care, and mobility, helping maintain a safe learning environment.

The role is temporary until 15 August 2027, 15.75 hours per week during term time, at £14.27 per hour. Closing date 20 November 2026. Apply via Moray Council’s recruitment channels.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with school-age children in a caring environment.
• Educated to standard level or equivalent.
• Ability to observe confidentiality and use sound judgement.
• Able to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work under guidance of teaching staff.
• Willingness to undertake further training/development.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and teaching activities.
• Provide support to children and young people with additional support needs.
• Attend to personal care and health, including medical needs, and maintain a safe, hygienic environment.
• Support pupils with their mobility needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Patient empathy

Teamwork

Initiative

Observation

Education

Standard level or equivalent

Job description

Assist teaching staff in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, assisting them with their personal needs and promoting their independence.

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

Support Learning and Teaching Activities.

Provide support to children and young people with additional support needs.

Attend to the personal care and health including the medical needs of pupils with additional support needs and assist in maintaining a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.

Support pupils with their mobility needs.

The Individual

• Experience of working with children & young adults of school age in a caring and supportive environment.
• Educated to ‘standard’ level or equivalent and a demonstrable understanding of English and Arithmetic.
• Ability to observe professional confidentiality and implement sound judgement.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work under guidance and direction of teaching staff.
• Ability to assist young people with special educational needs in personal/medical care.
• Ability to express a patient and non-confrontational approach when dealing with children and young people who display challenging behaviour.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and tolerance and to respond positively to a variety of additional support needs.
• Ability and commitment to undertake further training /development as required.
• Rapport with children/young adults.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the Service.
• Reliable.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Able to assist in and carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the care of dependant young people.

Temporary appointment until 15 August 2027

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

£14.27 per hour

15.75 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Mortlach Primary, telephone [phone], email [e-mail]