Pupil Support Assistant

Aberdeenshire Council; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council seeks part-time educational assistants to support teachers at Sandhaven School, focusing on promoting pupil wellbeing and standards. The role involves flexibility within the Fraserburgh area, assisting in a newly established provision for diverse needs until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children and complex needs.
• Flexible in school location within the Fraserburgh cluster.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting pupil achievement and standards.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment for pupils.
• Support pupils’ health and wellbeing.

Skills

Flexibility

Commitment to quality service

Support for pupil wellbeing

Education

Minimum requirement of one reference

Job description

Location: Sandhaven PrimaryHigh Street Sandhaven, AB43 7EQ

Salary: £16,213 - £17,099 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Job Description

Assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising the standards of pupil
attainment and provide general support in relation to the needs of the class and
individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety; to ensure a secure and safe
environment.
There is a requirement to be flexible in school location within the cluster, according to
individual circumstances and work with a range of pupils from P1 – S6.
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.

These 2 posts will be allocated to Sandhaven School integrated complex needs provision. This is a new provision that is being set up to operate within Sandhaven School. Successful candidates will be required to undertake core learning from the complex needs professional learning framework, and to spend time at Westfield CNP also in the Fraserburgh cluster to enhance knowledge and understanding of supporting complex pupils.

Initially you will be based in the location advertised, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Fraserburgh CSN.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 02/07/2026

Informal enquiries to: Fiona Mulligan 01346415835

Interviews for this position will be held on Thursday 3rd July 2025.

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Requirements

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

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.

Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.