At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young people in their education and learning journey.
- Company: Join North Ayrshire Council, a disability confident leader.
- Benefits: Temporary role until December 2026 with competitive pay and support for personal growth.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young learners in your community.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and ability to inspire young minds.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 26000 £ per year.
Temporary until 18th December 2026.
We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.
We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
This post is based within Garnock Community Campus. Reporting to the Head Teacher, you will provide a range of support to enable children and young people to participate in education and learning.
Garnock Community Campus is a 2-18 Campus located within Glengarnock on the outskirts of the town of Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire and is close to Glasgow and surrounding areas, with effective transport links. The Campus is located within a five-minute radius of the local train station.
North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.
References: If this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.
PVG (Children): This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.
Our Workstyles: As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location. This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building.
Use of AI in Applications: Applicants may use AI tools to assist with drafting or refining their application. However, AI should only be used to enhance an application and must not replace personal experience or be used to generate content wholly on the applicant’s behalf. Where it is identified that AI has been used to create an application in full or to falsify responses, this will be taken into account within the scoring, and your application may not be progressed.
Pupil Support Assistant - NAY17402 employer: North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at Garnock Community Campus, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. With a strong commitment to staff values of Focus, Passion, and Inspiration, employees benefit from professional growth opportunities and a culture that prioritises well-being and collaboration. Located in Glengarnock, with easy access to transport links, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to the community while enjoying a fulfilling career.
