Pupil Support Assistant - ABS48244

Aberdeenshire Council; Maud; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council seeks a part-time teaching support assistant to help promote pupil attainment and provide welfare and safety support for pupils from P1 to S6. The role requires flexibility across the cluster and potential relocation within Mintlaw CSN.

The post involves safeguarding responsibilities and compliance with PVG checks, with an interview date of 08/09/2026. References from your current or most recent employer are required.

Qualifications

• This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• PVG Scheme checks are required; overseas criminal record check if spent time outside the UK.
• At least one reference from your current or most recent employer is required.
• Pre-employment checks must be satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising pupil attainment.
• Provide general support related to class needs and individual care, health, wellbeing and safety.
• Help maintain a secure and safe environment in the school.
• Be flexible about location within the cluster and across Mintlaw CSN as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Commitment to quality

Job description

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.

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

Working Pattern : Tuesday & Wednesday 9-1.30 pm

Expected Interview Date : 08/09/2026

Informal enquiries to: Gaynor Steel 01771 676605

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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.