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.

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.

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.

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.

Closing Date: 27 November 2026
Starting Salary: £26,839.80 (pro rata)
£13.95 per hour
12 Hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Burghead Primary School, telephone 01343 835529, email admin.burgheadp@moray-edunet.gov.uk