Term-Time Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term)

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing Champions

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is hiring a Pupil Support Assistant for Locharbriggs Primary School. The role is 20 hours per week during term time (39 weeks per year) in the ELC sector, with a fixed-term end date of 01/07/2027.

Applicants should have SCQF Level 4 or equivalent, plus numeracy and literacy, and be willing to undertake PVG checks. You will support children in lessons, foster independence, and help those with additional support needs to achieve their potential while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Must be educated to SCQF Level 4 or equivalent, including Numeracy and Literacy.
• Experience with children and/or young people is advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake training as part of induction and development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lessons and help children take part in activities.
• Encourage independence and support learning new skills.
• Help children make friends and feel safe, happy and ready to learn.
• Support children with additional learning needs to reach their potential.

Skills

Caring

Supportive

Empathetic

Commitment

Education

SCQF Level 4 or equivalent

Numeracy and Literacy

Job description

Dumfries and Galloway Council is hiring a Pupil Support Assistant for Locharbriggs Primary School. The role is 20 hours per week during term time (39 weeks per year) in the ELC sector, with a fixed-term end date of 01/07/2027.

Applicants should have SCQF Level 4 or equivalent, plus numeracy and literacy, and be willing to undertake PVG checks. You will support children in lessons, foster independence, and help those with additional support needs to achieve their potential while maintaining a