School Support Assistant – Flexible, Term-Time Roles

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a flexible School Support Assistant to help deliver essential admin and pupil support across schools in the council area. You will work within administration teams, assist in classrooms, and support pupils with additional needs, under broad supervision.

The role is term-time with strong teamwork and development opportunities. Candidates should be capable of handling routine admin tasks, providing personal care where needed, and working with colleagues to

Qualifications

• Experience using administration systems including MS Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to liaise with different departments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Administration support within the school or nursery office.
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing phone calls and reception duties.
• Providing first point of contact and excellent customer service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Liaising with other departments regarding transport and admissions.
• Supervising pupils in playground and dining areas and assisting with personal care/medicines.

Skills

Administration systems

Phone calls

Reception duties

Customer service

Liaising with departments

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a flexible School Support Assistant to help deliver essential admin and pupil support across schools in the council area. You will work within administration teams, assist in classrooms, and support pupils with additional needs, under broad supervision.

The role is term-time with strong teamwork and development opportunities. Candidates should be capable of handling routine admin tasks, providing personal care where needed, and working with colleagues to