At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and supervise children during lunch, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Company: Join a supportive school community dedicated to child development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, term-time hours, and the chance to make a difference in children's lives.
- Other info: Flexible roles with opportunities for personal growth and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of students' learning and play while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a passion for education are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.95 - 13.95 £ per hour.
Classroom Assistant - To assist the classroom teacher in providing administrative, practical and organisational tasks and also to support the learning activities of pupils.
Lunchtime Auxiliary - To provide supervision of children remaining on school premises during the lunch period.
Requirements
- Classroom Assistant
- Contribute to the effective organisation and use of resources.
- Contribute to the quality of care and welfare of pupils.
- Support the needs of pupils in effectively accessing the curriculum.
- Support the quality of learning and teaching in the classroom.
- Lunchtime Auxiliary
- Supervision of pupils on the school premises during the lunchtime interval in particular within the school dining area.
- General supervision within the time available as required which may include playground supervision.
- Such other duties as determined by the Head Teacher.
The Individual
- Classroom Assistant
- Experience of looking after young children.
- Display ability and commitment to undertake initial training and subsequent staff development as required.
- An understanding of the needs of parents with young children.
- Ability to relate positively to young children and their parents.
- A keen interest in child development.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Enjoy working with children.
- Flexible and adaptable approach.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Pleasant manner.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Lunchtime Auxiliary
- Knowledge of and experience with children of school age.
- Ability to get on well with young children.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.
- Able to engage and interact with children.
- Friendly but firm.
- Genuinely interested in children.
- Willing to work as a team and on own initiative.
- Be available between approximately 12.00pm - 1.30pm each day.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather.
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Applicants should note these are two separate positions, but we are looking for one person to fill both roles.
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Classroom Assistant: - 12.5 hours per week
Lunchtime Auxiliary: 7.5 hours per week
Starting Salary: £26,839.80 (pro rata) £13.95 per hour
All hours to be worked term time only.
For further information contact: Aberlour Primary School, telephone 01340 871255 email admin.aberlourp@moray-edunet.gov.uk
Classroom Assistant/Lunchtime Auxiliary - MOR12031 employer: Moray Council
Moray Council Catering Services is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where every team member plays a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of pupils across the region. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on work-life balance, our diverse workforce thrives in delivering high-quality meals in a collaborative atmosphere. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of working within the largest catering operation in Moray.
