Pupil Support Assistant - Glashieburn School

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council seeks a dedicated individual to promote effective learning and personal development in a supportive environment. The role requires PVG membership and emphasizes strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Disability Confident Employer

Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible applicants

Qualifications

• Proven oral communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Empathy, patience, and tolerance are essential.
• Ability to establish positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Promote effective learning and teaching.
• Support personal development of pupils.

Skills

Oral communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Empathy

Patience

Tolerance

Education

PVG membership

Job description

Please note that, effective from 1 April 2023, candidates applying for roles that require PVG membership will be responsible for covering the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above, including teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).

The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership cost—£18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members—and this amount will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary.

Job purpose/about the role

To promote effective learning, teaching, personal development, and an atmosphere where pupils can achieve their potential under direction and supervision.

Minimum requirements:

• PVG membership for regulated work with children and/or protected adults, or a willingness to obtain this prior to a formal offer of employment.

Demonstrable skills and qualities:

• Proven oral communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Empathy, patience, tolerance, and a positive response to additional support needs.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with others.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

We offer flexible working arrangements for most roles, allowing employees to choose a pattern that suits both them and the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process, please contact [e-mail].

We are also a forces-friendly employer, signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, and a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For questions related to the forces, applications, or support, contact [e-mail].

Guaranteed interview schemes are available for applicants who:

• Have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• Are looked after young people, in continuing care, or care leavers up to age 29.
• Are aged 16-24, live in Aberdeen City, or attended an Aberdeen City Council school, and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (excluding Trades apprenticeships).
• Have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for relevant apprenticeships.
• Are New Scots (refugees and asylum seekers) aged 16-24 applying for apprenticeships.

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