At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in classrooms and play areas, providing care and assistance.
- Company: South Lanarkshire Council dedicated to improving outcomes for young people.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 14.83 - 14.83 £ per hour.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 31st of July 2026, 11:55pm. Interview dates 14th and 17th of August 2026. 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.
School Support Assistant Posts - Office/Class/ASN based. Location: Various Locations in South Lanarkshire. Hours: Various hours available - term time. Hourly Rate: £13.80 - £14.83 per hour.
Within South Lanarkshire Council it is our mission to deliver positive, meaningful outcomes for our young people. In Education Resources we aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment within our establishments for pupils and staff. We work in partnership with services and families to focus on the national priorities to improve literacy, numeracy, and health.
- Being in the playground and dining room supervising pupils, providing personal care, first aid and other assistance such as administration of medicines.
- Supporting pupils in classroom/play-based settings.
- Curricular support for individuals and groups of pupils.
- Working closely with teachers across different classes and stages to provide literacy, numeracy and health and well-being support to pupils.
- Providing nurturing support and remaining calm in the environment.
- Contributing within the team on supervising in shared areas at intervals and lunchtimes, promoting independence and the values of the school.
- Providing support in and out of class/playroom for pupils with more complex needs such as medical support and personal care as documented in Health Care Plans.
- Administration of medicines, physical and emotional support for our most vulnerable pupils with a range of needs which could include non-verbal pupils, pupils with complex needs relating to ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) or attachments and communication support needs.
Training in relevant topics (i.e. moving and assisting) will be provided where required.
Please answer all 4 questions as detailed in the advert, providing no more than 2000 words per question:
- Please describe any situations where you have supported children displaying distressed behaviour, explaining the approaches that you used.
- 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.
- Please describe a time when you have had to adapt your approach to address changing priorities.
- Please describe a situation where you have used planning and organising skills to achieve an efficient outcome.
Can you please confirm in the attached document if you are interested in Class posts or Office posts? 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.
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.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).
