General Assistant

Job DescriptionTo provide assistance to teaching staff by undertaking a varierty of general clerical tasks.RequirementsThe successful postholder will be assigned mainly to the Home Economics department but may be required to work in other departments as the need arises. A First Aid qualification is desirable.Responsibilities Filing Collating materials Preparation of teaching materials Transfer of information and data Recording and Maintaining Presence in Pupil ‘Time Out’ facility Typing various documentation The Individual Experience of working with young people Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy First Aid Qualification (Desirable) Well organised and motivated and able to work with minimum supervision High level of accuracy in work Effective communication skills; oral and written Self-confidence Self-motivated Ability to touch type Accurate and neat written work Ability to work under guidance and direction of teaching staff Ability to follow routines and instructions Flexible and adaptable approach Willingness to accept direction/delegation Ability to work well with a wide range of people either individually or as part of a team. Appreciation, acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality Ability to work in a shared office Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service 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. Re-advert of MOR11822 Closing Date: 14 August 2026Starting Salary: £26,295 (pro rata)£13.95 per hour35 Hours per week (term time only) For further information contact: Business Support Officer, Elgin Academy, 01343 543485, email admin.elginacad@moray-eduet.gov.uk (Please note there will be limited staff availability during the school holidays).