Lunchtime Auxiliary

Job Description

To provide supervision of children remaining on school premises during the lunch period.

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

• Supervision of pupils on the school premises during the lunchtime interval in particular within the school dining area.
• General supervision within the time available as required which may include playground supervision.
• Such other duties as determined by the Head Teacher.

The Individual

• Knowledge of and experience with children of school age.
• Ability to get on well with young children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.
• Able to engage and interact with children
• Friendly but firm.
• Genuinely interested in children.
• Willing to work as a team and on own initiative.
• Be available between approximately 12.00pm - 1.30pm each day.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather.

Temporary appointment until 15 August 2027

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

For further information contact: Hythehill Primary School, telephone 01343 812014, email admin.hythehillp@moray-edunet.gov.uk