Pupil Support Assistant - MOR11396

Ktpws; Lossiemouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority school in Lossiemouth seeks a Pupil Support Assistant to support children with additional needs in a caring and positive environment. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and promoting independence. Candidates should have experience with children, be empathetic, and possess strong communication skills. This is a part-time, temporary position for 13.25 hours per week with a starting salary of £26,531.96 (pro rata), requiring membership in the PVG scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a caring and supportive environment with children & young adults.
• Educated to 'standard' level or equivalent with understanding of English and Arithmetic.
• Ability to use initiative and communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in providing a positive learning experience.
• Provide support to children with additional support needs.
• Attend to personal care and health needs of pupils.

Skills

Experience with children & young adults

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Empathy and tolerance

Education

Standard level education

Job description

# Pupil Support AssistantRef no:: MOR11396Published:: 19/12/2025Closes:: 02/01/2026Location:: St Gerardine School, St Geradine's Road, Lossiemouth, Moray, IV31 6JXSalary:: £26,531.96 - £26,974.48 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 13.25 hours per week## Job DescriptionAssist 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.## ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 IndividualExperience 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.**Temporary until 16 August 2026**Closing Date: 02 January 2026 Starting Salary: £26,531 (pro rata) £13.79 per hour 13.25 hours per week (term time only)Working Pattern: 12.15pm to 3.00pmFor further information contact: St Gerardine Primary School, telephone [phone], email [e-mail]## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement