School Assistant (Term Time) - Learning & Inclusion Base - Braehead Primary - SOA12965 - SOA12965

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Wellbeing & health services

Work-life balance

Car leasing

Discounts & rewards

Salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Credit union

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council is recruiting to relieve teachers of non-teaching duties, including classroom administration and the preparation of teaching materials. You will support the learning activities of children under the direction of the classroom teacher and other colleagues.

The role involves supporting pupils with additional support needs, including physical difficulties and challenging behaviour. The post requires PVG membership or an update if already registered, and PVG costs may apply.

Qualifications

• This post is Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the PVG Act 2007.
• Candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to any formal offer.
• Please note PVG costs may be applicable.

Responsibilities

• Relieve teachers of non-teaching duties including classroom administration and preparation of teaching materials.
• Support the learning activities of children under the direction of the classroom teacher / Principal Teacher and other colleagues.
• Support pupils with additional support needs of a wide nature which include physical difficulties and challenging behaviour.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To relieve teachers of non‑teaching duties including classroom administration and practical tasks such as the preparation of teaching materials.

Support the learning activities of children under the direction of the classroom teacher / Principal Teacher and other colleagues.

Support pupils with additional support needs of a wide nature which include physical difficulties and challenging behaviour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here's what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .

Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews for this post are scheduled for 15/09/2026.

The grade of this post is Level 4.

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.