Pupil Support Assistant - ABS44589

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a part-time support worker to assist teachers in a primary school environment. The role focuses on enhancing student achievement and ensuring safety within the classroom. Candidates must be committed to delivering quality service and must pass necessary checks to work with children.

Qualifications

• Regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults.
• Join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising standards of pupil attainment.
• Provide support for individual care, health, wellbeing, and safety.

Skills

Commitment to quality service delivery

Flexibility

Education

Reference from current or most recent employer

Job description

Location: Strathburn Primary InverurieStrathburn Gardens, AB51 4RY

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.

Fixed term, for a period not exceeding 2 July 2026

Informal enquiries to: Barbara Milne, tel: [phone]

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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.

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