Modern Apprentice - School Support

The Opportunity

Looking for a job where you can earn, learn, and make a real difference every single day? This Modern Apprenticeship in School Support could be the perfect way to kick‑start your career.

As part of a busy school office team, you’ll be right at the heart of the action — helping staff, pupils, and families, learning how a real workplace runs, and building skills that will set you up for the future. You don’t need loads of experience; we’re far more interested in your attitude, your enthusiasm, and your willingness to jump in and give things a go.

You’ll work with friendly colleagues who’ll show you the ropes, teach you how to use different digital tools, and help you grow your confidence day by day. And while you’re gaining hands‑on experience, you’ll also be working toward a recognised qualification that can open doors to future admin, school support, or wider council roles. For some weeks of the year you will be able to work in other parts of the council.

If you’re organised, enjoy helping people, and like the idea of doing something meaningful for your community, this could be the start of something brilliant. Bring your curiosity, bring your energy — we’ll help you build the rest.

Checkout the person specification and the job outline for more details at the bottom of the page.

This job is temporary for up to 18 months from date of appointment.

Self selection interviews will be offered during the period 13th April - 15th May.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply for this opportunity if:

• You’re aged 16-24 or
• You’re aged 16-29 and you have a disability or are care experienced

 

Want to Chat about the Job First?

If you’d like an informal conversation before applying, please email Mrs Cull at e.cull@angusschools.org.

Employment Checks/Registration

You’ll need to be a member of the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This is a mandatory Scottish vetting system for people working with children or protected adults, and it’s managed by Disclosure Scotland. We will arrange this as part of your recruitment if you are successful and meet the cost.

 

Helping You Feel Prepared for Interview

• If you’re invited to interview, we’ll make the process fair, supportive and free of surprises and you can choose a date and time that suits you and the recruiting manager
• Our aim is to help you feel calm, prepared and confident in showing your strengths
• You’ll receive the interview questions in advance, along with example questions you may want to ask us
• You will be asked these questions in a conversational way to help you share your experiences

If you fall into any of the groups below and meet the essential criteria for the job we will give you an interview, but remember to tell us in your application:   

If you have a disability, are a recognised carer, are care experienced, or a care leaver up to aged 26 who has been in kinship care, foster care, residential or looked after at home, are ex-armed forces personnel, are a current apprentice with Angus Council or have completed a work placement through the Council’s DYW education service or (schools and lifelong service) or secondary school in current or last academic term.

 

 

Need Some Support?

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

To help everyone feel able to apply and perform at their best,  if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, just let us know what would help you.

This might include changes to the application, interview, assessments or how we communicate with you. We’re happy to discuss your needs confidentially.

We’re happy to chat about working flexibly or working part time hours if you have some specific needs.  We will always consider requests taking account of individual needs and the services requirements.

 

Working Together: Our Commitment Charter

• Our Apprenticeship & Internship Charter outlines how we work together with respect, fairness and integrity
• It sets out what you can expect from us—support, clear communication and meaningful learning—and what we ask from you in return, including curiosity, honesty and commitment to your development
• These shared expectations help create a positive, inclusive environment where you can grow, learn and feel confident in your future

 

About Angus Council

• Please refer to the Applicant Guidance information pack when completing your application form
• You may also find it helpful to review the Welcome to Angus information pack
• For more information about working with Angus Council visit our website