School Assistant

To relieve teachers of non‑teaching duties, including classroom administration and practical tasks such as the preparation of teaching materials. Support the learning activities of children under the direction of the classroom teacher or Principal Teacher and other colleagues. Support pupils with additional support needs of a wide nature, including physical difficulties and challenging behaviour.

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first‑class leisure amenities, world‑wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do. We currently employ around 6,000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across towns such as Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon, as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work‑life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. Further information on the PVG Scheme can be seen on the Disclosure Scotland website at  Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.

Interviews for this post are scheduled for 21/01/2026.

This post is temporary until 30/06/2026.

The grade of this post is Level 4.

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.