Pupil Support Assistant - Alford CSN

Aberdeenshire Council; Alford; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a part-time assistant to support teachers at Alford Academy. The role involves promoting pupil achievement, ensuring their care and wellbeing, while being flexible within a cluster of schools. This fixed-term post requires pre-employment checks and a commitment to quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one reference from current or most recent employer required.
• PVG Scheme membership or update check necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting achievement and pupil attainment.
• Provide general support for individual care, health and wellbeing.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment.

Job description

Location: Alford Academy Alford Community Campus Greystone Road Alford, AB33 8PY

Salary: £8,254 - £8,705 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 14 hours per week

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.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 02/07/2026

Initially you will be based in the location advertised, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Alford CSN.

Interviews expected w/c 18th August.

Informal enquiries to: Caroline McIver 01467537655

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

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.

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