School Support Assistant - ABS49015

Aberdeenshire Council; Banff; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a flexible administrator to provide operational and administrative support to smaller schools. The role includes basic reception duties and handling school communications, with responsibilities for first aid, medication, and pupil supervision as required.

The post is regulated work with PVG checks, and offers a fixed-term appointment up to 21 March 2027. Applicants should be prepared for pre-employment checks and reference requirements.

Qualifications

• This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Requires PVG scheme membership or update, plus Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable.
• A confirmed offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to smaller schools.
• Provide basic administrative tasks that may include reception cover; carry out school related communications.
• Provide first aid cover, administer medication, assist with emergency personal care and pupil supervision.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the Service and organisation.

Job description

Provide operational and administrative support to smaller schools.

Provide basic administrative tasks that may include reception cover; carry out school related communications.

Provide first aid cover, administer medication, assist with emergency personal care and pupil supervision.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Fixed term, for a period not exceeding 21/03/2027.

Informal enquiries to: Sarah Murray - 01261 455600

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.