At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a positive learning environment.
- Company: Moray Council, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enjoy flexible working hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, understanding of English and Arithmetic, and empathy.
The predicted salary is between 14.27 - 14.27 £ per hour.
Job Description 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.
Re-advert of MOR11838 - previous applicants need not re-apply Temporary appointment until 15 August 2027 Closing
Date: 28th August 2026 Starting
Salary: £27,455 (pro rata) £14.27 per hour 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday (term time only) For further information contact: Greenwards Primary School, telephone 01343 541661, email admin. greenwardsp@moray-edunet. gov. uk (please note there will be limited staff availability during the school holidays)
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