Pupil Support Assistant - NAY15421. Job in Dreghorn Education & Training Jobs

North Ayrshire Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated individual to support children and young people in their educational journey. This temporary role, starting in August 2025, is based at Greenwood Academy and involves working closely with the Head Teacher to enhance learning experiences. The council values Focus, Passion, and Inspiration, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and students. If you are passionate about making a difference in education and want to work in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people to participate in education and learning.
• Report to the Head Teacher and assist in educational activities.

Job description

Job Summary

Temporary Until 30th June 2026

Post will commence 19th August 2025

Interview Process: We may conduct interviews in person or via Microsoft Teams. All you need is a device with a camera and internet access. Guidance will be provided for virtual interviews.

Support for Applicants: We are a disability confident leader and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. For more info, click here.

This post is based at Greenwood Academy. Reporting to the Head Teacher, you will support children and young people to participate in education and learning. For details, see the attached Role Profile.

Learn more about us and why we are a Great Place to Work before you apply.

Staff Values & Behaviours

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

More info on Staff Values and completing behaviour-based application questions is available at here.

Additional Information

References: If required, you will be notified of further details if shortlisted. Failure to provide relevant references may delay the process.

PVG (Children): This role involves Regulated Work with Children under the PVG Scheme. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with children. Successful candidates will need to join or update their PVG Scheme, with costs deducted from wages. Visit here for info. Names and emails will be entered into the PVG system to generate your PVG form.

Our Workstyles: The council has four Workstyles. This role is classified as In Building, meaning most time is spent at a single location. More info can be found in the HR Guide - Workstyles. Please ask at interview if you have questions about this classification.