At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs and promote their independence in a positive learning environment.
- Company: Join Moray Council and make a difference in young lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and term-time work.
- Other info: Opportunity for further training and development in a rewarding role.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of a supportive team helping children thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, good communication skills, and a caring attitude.
The predicted salary is between 14.27 - 14.27 £ per hour.
Assist teaching staff in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, assisting them with their personal needs and promoting their independence.
Responsibilities
- Support Learning and Teaching Activities.
- Provide support to children and young people with additional support needs.
- Attend to the personal care and health including the medical needs of pupils with additional support needs and assist in maintaining a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.
- Support pupils with their mobility needs.
The Individual
- Experience of working with children and young adults of school age in a caring and supportive environment.
- Educated to ‘standard’ level or equivalent and a demonstrable understanding of English and Arithmetic.
- Ability to observe professional confidentiality and implement sound judgement.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to work under guidance and direction of teaching staff.
- Ability to assist young people with special educational needs in personal/medical care.
- Ability to express a patient and non-confrontational approach when dealing with children and young people who display challenging behaviour.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and tolerance and to respond positively to a variety of additional support needs.
- Ability and commitment to undertake further training/development as required.
- Rapport with children/young adults.
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the Service.
- Reliable.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Effective interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
- Able to assist in and carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the care of dependant young people.
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.
Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 2 July 2026
Temporary appointment until: 15 August 2027
Closing Date: 21 June 2026
Starting Salary: £27,455.48 (pro rata) £14.27 per hour
Post 1: 30 Hours per week
Post 2: 25.42 Hours per week (both posts are worked term time only)
For further information contact: Elgin High, telephone 01343 545181, email admin.elginhigh@moray-edunet.gov.uk
Pupil Support Assistant (various hours available) - MOR11953 in Elgin employer: Moray Council
Moray Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional support needs. With flexible working hours and a commitment to employee development, we foster a culture of collaboration and empathy, ensuring that our staff are well-equipped to provide the best care and support. Join us in Elgin, where your contributions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
