School Assistant; Term-Time Primary - SOA- SOA

Job Overview

Dundonald £10,001 - £20,000 NEW 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 / Principal Teacher and other colleagues. Support pupils with additional support needs of a wide nature which include 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 and working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that.

We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of 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.

We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

Here’s what we can offer!

• 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