Pupil Support Assistant (Temporary) (MOR10920)

Moray Council; Keith; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Support Assistant to assist the early years team in providing a positive learning experience for children with additional support needs. This part-time position requires experience with children, communication skills, and SSSC registration. The role involves supporting learning activities, personal care, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should be reliable and flexible, committed to working as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children & young adults in a caring and supportive environment.
• Ability to assist young people with special educational needs in personal/medical care.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning and Teaching Activities.
• Provide support to children and young people with additional support needs.
• Attend to the personal care and health of pupils.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy and tolerance

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Educated to ‘standard’ level or equivalent

SSSC Registration

Job description

Location: St Thomas Nursery Chapel Street, AB55 5AL

Salary: £25,512 - £25,935 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 15 hours per week

Job Description

Assist the early years team 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. The successful candidate will therefore 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.

SSSC Registered (if you are not appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to taking up post, you must apply for registration within 3 months and, be fully registered within 6 months)

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 Post until 2 July 2026

Closing Date: 1 August 2025

£13.26 per hour

15 hours per week (term time)

For further information, contact Gilli Hearns - 07966 299839