EDUC G1 4655 - School Support Assistant (ASN) - West Mains Primary School

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 3rd of June 2026, 11:55pm. Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE. Four permanent posts available.

Location: West Mains Primary School

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, term time, 39 weeks per year.

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday

Salary / Hourly Rate: £13.80 - £14.83 per hour.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to delivering positive and meaningful outcomes for children and young people. Within Education Resources, we aim to provide high‑quality learning and working environments, working in partnership with families and other services to support national priorities in literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing.

To meet the needs of pupils who require support beyond that provided by their Class Teacher or Early Years Key Worker, we offer a flexible role that enables School Support Assistants to work collaboratively as a team and respond to the changing needs of pupils and schools. The role is dynamic and varied, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach. These posts are predominantly term‑time, offering an excellent work/life balance. South Lanarkshire Council is a family‑friendly employer with strong staff support policies, recognised through our “Investors in People” Gold accreditation. Successful candidates will benefit from job security, comprehensive employee benefits, and access to a well‑established training programme for School Support Assistants.

Supporting Pupils within Additional Support Needs

• Provide in‑class and out‑of‑class support for pupils with complex needs, including medical needs and personal care as outlined in Health Care Plans.
• Administer medication and offer physical and emotional support for vulnerable pupils, including those who are non‑verbal or have needs related to ASD, attachment, or communication.
• Undertake relevant training (e.g., moving and assisting) as required.
• Provide nurturing and calm support within the school environment.
• Contribute to supervision in shared areas during intervals and lunchtimes, promoting independence and the school’s values.

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

• Please describe any situations where you have supported children displaying distressed behaviour, explaining the approaches that you used. (max 2000 words)
• Communication skills are a critical part of working in a team. Please describe a time when you have had to contribute constructively to a meeting or discussion. (max 2000 words)
• Please describe a time when you have had to adapt your approach to address changing priorities. (max 2000 words)
• Please describe a situation where you have used planning and organising skills to achieve an efficient outcome. (max 2000 words)

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.