Pupil Support Assistant - ABS48322

Aberdeenshire Council; Alford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support teachers and contribute to pupil achievement within Aberdeenshire. The post covers pupils from P1 to S6 and may involve working across the Alford cluster. It is a fixed-term position advertised to end on 1 July 2027, with emphasis on safe, supportive learning environments.

Informal enquiries can be made to Elaine McGowan. The role requires eligibility for PVG scheme checks and potential overseas checks as applicable.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme or update check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting pupil achievement and raise standards of attainment.
• Provide general support for the class and individuals' care, health, wellbeing and safety.
• Be flexible in school location within the cluster and work with pupils from P1 - S6.

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 Alford CSN.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding: 1 July 2027.

Informal enquiries to: Elaine McGowan 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.