Pupil Support Assistant

4 weeks ago


Irvine, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom North Ayrshire Council Full time
Job Summary

Temporary until 31st March 2025

We may conduct interviews either in person or through video calls using Microsoft Teams. You'll just need a device with a camera and internet access. Rest assured, we'll guide you on how to go about it if it's a virtual interview.

We are recognized as a disability confident leader and we are always ready to provide necessary adjustments during the recruitment process.

This role is based at Dreghorn Primary School within our Education Directorate. Your main focus will be to assist in delivering effective teaching services to children and young individuals, with a particular emphasis on reading support.

Check out the attached Role Profile for more insights.

Staff Values & Behaviours

Throughout our recruitment process, North Ayrshire Council emphasizes a behavioural-based approach. We will delve into the staff values of Focus, Passion, & Inspiration for this role.

For more details on our Staff Values and how to answer behavior-based application form questions, visit the Council's official website.

Additional Information

References

If this position requires references, you'll receive further information if you progress to the interview stage. Failure to provide the required references when requested might cause delays in the interview process.

Emma Reeves - Head Teacher

PVG (Children)

This role falls under Regulated Work with Children as per the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, individuals barred from working with children should not apply.

Preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before confirmation of employment by North Ayrshire Council. Please note that successful candidates will bear the cost of the relevant PVG check, which will be deducted from wages in installments post-employment commencement. Visit the for details on the PVG Scheme and North Ayrshire Council's policy.

Upon selection, your name and email will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to initiate your PVG form issuance via email with a link for completion.

Our Workstyles

North Ayrshire Council, as an employer of choice, has identified four distinct Workstyles. Each council post has been assigned one of these styles:

In Building - More than 90% of the time spent at a single base or location.

This role has been assigned the workstyle: In Building

Refer to our HR Guide: Workstyles for more on our workstyles. Any queries regarding the assigned Workstyle for this role can be addressed during the interview.



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