Primary Early Years Support Assistant

Job Description

Based in one of our primary schools, you will work part or full time, various hours per week, term time only, on a temporary basis until July 2026. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Phil Smith at email

You will have 3 National 4s or equivalent.

Working as part of a cohesive support staff team you will provide a flexible and comprehensive service to the school throughout the school day and during the Breakfast Club period as directed.

You will have experience of working with/caring for children, have your own children, or worked with children in a voluntary capacity. You will have experience of word processing, data input, general office duties, cash handling/record keeping and have well developed interpersonal and written and oral communication skills. You will be confident in numeracy and English, creative, able to relate to all people, work in a team, take responsibility, work on your own initiative but also able to follow instruction.

You will also remain calm in emergencies and be committed and willing to undertake training. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The 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 by Dundee City.