Pupil Support Assistant - ABS48506

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

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council in Scotland is seeking a Teaching Assistant to assist teachers in promoting achievement and raise pupil attainment. You will provide general support for class needs and individuals' care, health, wellbeing and safety, ensuring a secure and safe environment in the classroom.

You may be based in the advertised location but could work elsewhere within the Banff CSN. The post requires PVG scheme membership or update, overseas criminal record check if applicable, and a minimum

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership or update required.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if you have spent 3+ months outside the UK in the last 5 years.
• Minimum one reference from current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising pupil attainment.
• Provide general support for the needs of the class and individuals' care, health, wellbeing and safety.
• Maintain a secure and safe environment within the school.

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 Banff CSN.

Expected Interview Date: 9 October 2026.

Informal enquiries to: Jennifer Astridge 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.