Pupil Support Assistant - ABS48378

Aberdeenshire Council; Ellon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in promoting achievement and supporting pupil wellbeing and safety within the Meldrum CSN cluster. The role involves flexible placement across locations and working with pupils from P1 to S6.

The post is fixed-term until 02 July 2027 with a pattern of Monday, Thursday and Friday, and requests a commitment to service quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme or update check required
• Minimum one reference from current/most recent employer
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if spent 3+ months abroad in last 5 years

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising pupil attainment
• Provide general support related to class needs, wellbeing and safety

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 Meldrum CSN.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 02/07/2027

These hours could be filled by multiple people if appropriate. The working pattern for these hours is likely to be Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Expected Interview Date 21/09/2026

Informal enquiries to: Emma Gibb 01651267460

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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.