School Assistant

School Assistant – South Ayrshire Council

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We are looking for dedicated individuals who can relieve teachers of non‑teaching duties and support students across a wide range of needs.

• Relieve teachers of non‑teaching duties, including classroom administration and preparing teaching materials.
• Support learning activities of children under the direction of the classroom teacher or Principal Teacher and other colleagues.
• Support pupils with additional support needs, 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. We employ around 6 000 people to serve a population of more than 112 000 people across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Well‑being initiatives and occupational health services
• 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

• Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007.
• Candidate must become a member of the PVG Scheme or update an existing membership prior to formal offer.
• Possible PVG costs may apply.
• Grade:
  Level 4.
• Work style:
  Frontline worker.
• Employment type:
  
  Temporary (until 30 June 2026).
• For further information on the PVG Scheme, visit Disclosure Scotland at