Classroom Assistant

Job Description

To assist the classroom teacher in providing administrative, practical and organisational tasks and also to support the learning activities of pupils.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective organisation and use of resources.
• Contribute to the quality of care and welfare of pupils.
• Support the needs of pupils in effectively accessing the curriculum.
• Support the quality of learning and teaching in the classroom.

The Individual

• Experience of looking after young children.
• Display ability and commitment to undertake initial training and subsequent staff development as required.
• An understanding of the needs of parents with young children.
• Ability to relate positively to young children and their parents.
• A keen interest in child development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Pleasant manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

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.

Therefore the successful candidate will 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.

Temporary to 16 August 2026

Closing Date: 12 December 2025
Starting Salary: £25,935 (pro rata)
£13.48 per hour
6 Hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Portgordon Primary School, telephone 01542 831198, email admin.portgordonp@moray-edunet.gov.uk