Classroom Assistant, Bellsbank Primary School - EAY11972

East Ayrshire; Bellsbank; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Classroom Assistant for a part-time position at Bellsbank Primary School. The role involves supporting learners and teachers through various non-teaching duties including classroom administration and preparation of teaching materials. Applicants must become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member. The position is temporary until June 2025, offering a salary of £25,298 - £26,372 per annum (full-time equivalent), with actual earnings reflecting part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to support learners and teachers through various tasks.
• Willingness to become a PVG Scheme member as required.
• Skills in classroom administration and preparation of teaching materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in non-teaching duties at the primary school.
• Assist with preparation of teaching materials.
• Follow national guidance for safer recruitment and provide references.

Job description

# Classroom Assistant, Bellsbank Primary SchoolRef no:: EAY11972Published:: 07/01/2026Closes:: 21/01/2026Location:: Bellsbank Primary School, Bellsbank, KA6 7UASalary:: £25,298 - £26,372 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 27.5 hours per week## Job DescriptionProvide support to learners and teachers by undertaking a range of non-teaching duties, including classroom administration and practical tasks such as contributing to the preparation of teaching materials in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the Education Service Plan and the Community Plan.## RequirementsThe duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.## ResponsibilitiesWe follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mails go directly to your inbox - [e-mail].## The IndividualThis is a temporary part time term time post based within Bellsbank Primary School. The post is temporary until 26 June 2025.The hours of work are 27.5 hours per week to be worked Monday - Friday at the direction of the line manager.The full time salary of the post is between £25,298 - £26,372 per annum.The actual part time term time salary is between £17,048 - £17,772 per annum.If you require further information please contact Fiona Greig [e-mail] Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement