General Assistant

General Assistant PEF (Fixed Term)

Newington Primary School

We are looking for 1 General Assistant funded by the Pupil Equity Funding. This is a fixed term post for 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year up to August 2027.

Main duties include supporting learners in small groups to undertake targeted interventions and run small Nurture groups as well as some Playground Supervision.

The successful candidate will be motivated, organised and must have a pleasant manner and relevant experience working with children and young people.

Applicants must be educated to Standard Grade English and Mathematics at Level 4 or equivalent.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland), exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality.

Email: gw08fergu

Salary: GBP 20000 - 25000 per year