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 hourly wage, flexible part-time hours, and valuable experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for further training and development in a rewarding role.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of a supportive team and help shape the future of young people.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, understanding of English and Arithmetic, 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 & 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.
Temporary appointment until 15 August 2027
Closing Date: 26 June 2026
Starting Salary: £27,455.48 (pro rata) £14.27 per hour
Post 1: 15 hours per week
Post 2: 12.5 hours per week (both posts worked term time only)
For further information contact: East End Primary School, telephone 01343 542381 email admin.elgineastp@moray-edunet.gov.uk
Pupil Support Assistant (Various part-time hours available) - MOR11993 in Elgin employer: Moray Council
Moray Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional support needs. With flexible part-time hours available, employees benefit from a strong commitment to professional development, a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to contribute to the well-being and independence of young people in a vibrant community setting.
