Term-Time Pupil Support Assistant: Inclusion & Learning

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Kirkcudbright; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

LGPS Scotland discounts

Cycle to Work

Money Matters guidance

Wellbeing Champions

Job summary

Kirkcudbright Primary School Learning Centre is inviting applications for two Pupil Support Assistants. The posts are 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, on a fixed term contract until 2 July 2027. Based in the Kirkcudbright Academy Cluster, they involve working across Learning Centre and mainstream settings.

Successful candidates will support children with additional needs, help them participate in lessons, and promote safety, wellbeing and learning progress. PVG checks apply.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 4 or equivalent, including Numeracy and Literacy.
• Experience of working with children/young people is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build strong and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Help them take part in lessons and encourage independence.
• Support learning new skills and help them make friends.
• Help ensure they feel safe, happy and ready to learn.

Skills

Caring

Supportive

Understanding

Committed

Education

SCQF Level 4

Job description

Kirkcudbright Primary School Learning Centre is inviting applications for two Pupil Support Assistants. The posts are 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, on a fixed term contract until 2 July 2027. Based in the Kirkcudbright Academy Cluster, they involve working across Learning Centre and mainstream settings.

Successful candidates will support children with additional needs, help them participate in lessons, and promote safety, wellbeing and learning progress. PVG checks apply.