Job Description
Job Description
Assist the early years team in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, assisting them with their personal needs and promoting their independence.
Requirements
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. The successful candidate will therefore 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.
Responsibilities
Support 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 Individual
Experience 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.
SSSC Registered (if you are not appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to taking up post, you must apply for registration within 3 months and, be fully registered within 6 months)
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
Temporary Post until 25 October 2026
Closing Date: 27 March 2026
Starting Salary: £26,531 (pro rata)
£13.79 per hour
25 hours per week (term time)
For further information, contact Joy Smith - 07929 845218