Lunchtime Auxiliary

Job Description

To provide supervision of children remaining on school premises during the lunch period.

 

Requirements

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Responsibilities

Supervision of pupils on the school premises during the lunchtime interval in particular within the school dining area.

General supervision within the time available as required which may include playground supervision.

Such other duties as determined by the Head Teacher.

 

The Individual

Knowledge of and experience with children of school age.

Ability to get on well with young children.

Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.

Able to engage and interact with children.

Friendly but firm.

Genuinely interested in children.

Willing to work as a team and on own initiative.

Able to work outdoors in all weather.

Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Starting Salary: £26,839.80 (pro rata)
£13.95 per hour
7.5 Hours per week (term time only)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 30 mins morning break & 1 hours lunchtime cover

For further information contact: Portknockie Primary, telephone 01542 840244; email admin.portknockiep@moray-edunet.gov.uk