Pupil Support Assistant – Term-Time Learning and Inclusion

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Cycle-to-Work

Wellbeing Champions

Money matters support

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking two Pupil Support Assistants for the Lockerbie Academy Cluster, based at Lochmaben Primary School. Post 1 is 27.5 hours per week permanent; Post 2 is 16.5 hours per week FTC until July 2027. Roles are term time over 39 weeks per year.

You will support children with learning and personal care, build relationships, help participation in lessons, and foster safety and independence. Training will be provided, PVG checks required.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 4 (e.g. Standard Grade General, National 4) or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children and/or young people is required or advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake training as part of induction and development.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Help them participate in lessons and encourage independence.
• Support learning new skills and help them make friends.
• Help ensure children feel safe, happy and ready to learn.
• Support pupils with additional needs to overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Caring

Supportive

Commitment

Education

SCQF Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking two Pupil Support Assistants for the Lockerbie Academy Cluster, based at Lochmaben Primary School. Post 1 is 27.5 hours per week permanent; Post 2 is 16.5 hours per week FTC until July 2027. Roles are term time over 39 weeks per year.

You will support children with learning and personal care, build relationships, help participation in lessons, and foster safety and independence. Training will be provided, PVG checks required.