Pupil Support Assistant - ABS49033

Aberdeenshire Council; Banchory; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a part-time role to assist teachers, support pupils from P1 to S6 and help maintain a safe, caring classroom environment. The post requires flexibility to work across the Banchory cluster and supervision during breaks and lunch.

Initial placement is in the advertised location, with potential moves within the Banchory CSN. The role focuses on safeguarding, attendance, and general classroom assistance to improve pupil attainment.

Qualifications

• Role supports pupils from P1 to S6.
• Must join PVG Scheme or update.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on travel history.
• One reference from current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to promote achievement and raise standards.
• Provide general support in class and supervise pupils at breaks and lunch.
• Work 15 hours per week, mornings to early afternoon, Monday to Friday.
• Be flexible with school locations within the Banchory cluster.

Skills

Pupil support

Safeguarding

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 Banchory CSN.

15 hours a week - The successful candidate should be available to work morning through to early afternoon, Monday to Friday, providing support in classes and supervising pupils at break and lunch times as well as performing other tasks associated with the advertised job remit.

Expected Interview Date 30/11/2026

Informal enquiries to: Maureen Fraser 01330 700395

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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.