Pupil Support Assistant - ABS48534

Aberdeenshire Council; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council in Fraserburgh is looking for a dedicated assistant to support teaching staff across a range of pupils. The role covers pupils from P1 to S6, with flexibility in location within the cluster and a fixed-term appointment until 1 July 2027.

You will contribute to a safe environment and to continuous service improvement, joining a team committed to high standards of pupil attainment and wellbeing across the Fraserburgh CSN.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme or update check required.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required if applicable.
• Minimum one reference from current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising pupil attainment.
• Provide general support related to pupils' care, health and wellbeing and safety.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Be flexible in school location within the cluster and work across Fraserburgh CSN.

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 Fraserburgh CSN.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding: 1 July 2027

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.