Job Description
Classroom Assistant - To assist the classroom teacher in providing administrative, practical and organisational tasks and also to support the learning activities of pupils.
Children's Supervisor - Specifically to provide supervision of children on the school premises, including the playground, during break periods and additionally to provide auxiliary support.
Requirements
Classroom Assistant
* Contribute to the effective organisation and use of resources
* Contribute to the quality of care and welfare of pupils
* Support the needs of pupils in effectively accessing the curriculum
* Support the quality of learning and teaching in the classroom
Children's Supervisor
* Supervision of pupils on the school premises during the mid-morning and lunchtime breaks
* Such other duties as determined by the Head Teacher
The Individual
Classroom Assistant
* Experience of looking after young children.
* Display ability and commitment to undertake initial training and subsequent staff development as required.
* An understanding of the needs of parents with young children.
* Ability to relate positively to young children and their parents.
* A keen interest in child development.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Enjoy working with children.
* Flexible and adaptable approach.
* Reliable and dependable.
* Pleasant manner.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Children's Supervisor
* Previous experience/working with children of Primary School age.
* Experience in communicating with children and other adults.
* Experience of keeping order, discipline.
* Experience of keeping calm in a crisis.
* Enjoy working with children.
* Good communication skills.
* Pleasant Manner (Warm but firm).
* Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks.
* Flexible and adaptable.
Applicants should note these are two separate positions, but we are looking for one person to fill both roles.
Closing Date: 7 March 2025
Starting Salary: £24,935.04 (pro rata)
£12.96 per hour
Classroom Assistant: 10 Hours per week
Children's Supervisor : 14.5 Hours per week
(term time only)
For further information contact: Mortlach Primary School, telephone 01340 820268, email admin.mortlachp@moray-edunet.gov.uk