School Support Assistant – Stenhouse Primary School

Job Description

Job Summary

School Support Assistant – Fixed term until 29/06/2027 at Stenhouse Primary School.

Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional). Hours: 18 per week, 39 weeks sessional.

Stenhouse Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic School Support Assistant to join the team. The role is predominately based in the office assisting the School Administrator with functions such as attendance monitoring, procurement and managing school meals, and providing support during lunch and break times.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the School Administrator with attendance monitoring, procurement and managing school meals.
• Provide support during lunch and break times.
• Perform additional office support functions as required.

Working Times

Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm.

Interviews will be held in August when the schools return.

Eligibility and Checks

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of three months or more overseas in the last five years, an overseas criminal record check will be required and must be provided. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both of these pre employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Qualifications

Candidates with experience in similar school based office support roles would be desirable.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neuro divergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation – all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Additional Information

We are open to flexible working arrangements and will discuss this during the interview process.