EDUC G1 4089 - School Support Assistant (ASN Peripatetic)

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ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 29th of March 2026, 11:55pm.

School Support Assistant – Additional Support Needs Establishments (Peripatetic), locations available:

Sanderson High, East Kilbride

Greenburn Primary, East Kilbride

West Mains Primary, East Kilbride

Rutherglen High, Rutherglen 

Victoria Park Primary, Carluke 

Various hours available.

Salary: £13.33 - £14.33 per hour.

View the School Support assistant (ASN) job profile.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to delivering positive and meaningful outcomes for children and young people. Within Education Resources, we aim to provide high‑quality learning and working environments, working in partnership with families and other services to support national priorities in literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing.

To meet the needs of pupils who require support beyond that provided by their Class Teacher or Early Years Key Worker, we offer a flexible role that enables School Support Assistants to work collaboratively as a team and respond to the changing needs of pupils and schools. The role is dynamic and varied, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach.

These posts are predominantly term‑time, offering an excellent work/life balance. South Lanarkshire Council is a family‑friendly employer with strong staff support policies, recognised through our “Investors in People” Gold accreditation. Successful candidates will benefit from job security, comprehensive employee benefits, and access to a well‑established training programme for School Support Assistants.

As peripatetic posts, you will be based in one establishment and will be required to provide support across any of the schools listed above, as need demands.  These are both primary and secondary establishments.

Supporting Pupils within Additional Support Needs 

Provide in‑class and out‑of‑class support for pupils with complex needs, including medical needs and personal care as outlined in Health Care Plans.

• Administer medication and offer physical and emotional support for vulnerable pupils, including those who are non‑verbal or have needs related to ASD, attachment, or communication.
• Undertake relevant training (e.g., moving and assisting) as required.
• Provide nurturing and calm support within the school environment.

• Contribute to supervision in shared areas during intervals and lunchtimes, promoting independence and the school’s values.

Please answer all 4 questions as detailed in the advert, providing no more than 2000 words per question. 

You must attach/upload a separate document with your answers to each question. 

• Please describe any situations where you have supported children displaying distressed behaviour, explaining the approaches that you used. (max 2000 words)

• Communication skills are a critical part of working in a team. Please describe a time when you have had to contribute constructively to a meeting or discussion. (max 2000 words)

• Please describe a time when you have had to adapt your approach to address changing priorities. (max 2000 words)

• Please describe a situation where you have used planning and organising skills to achieve an efficient outcome. (max 2000 words)

Can you please confirm in the attached document if you are interested in Class posts or Office posts.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates 

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Roles with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.  Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)