Pupil Support Assistant - Laurencekirk CSN - ABS48735

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

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a capable teaching assistant to support teachers in promoting achievement and the wellbeing of pupils across P1 to S6.

You will be flexible in school location within the Laurencekirk cluster and may work at Fettercairn School and Luthermuir School, helping to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

A PVG Scheme check and pre-employment checks are required, with at least one reference from your current or most recent employer.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils across age ranges (P1–S6).
• Ability to work flexibly across school locations within the cluster.
• Commitment to safeguarding and PVG scheme requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising pupil attainment.
• Provide general support for care, health, wellbeing and safety of pupils.
• Work with pupils across the age range and in different locations within the Laurencekirk 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 Laurencekirk CSN.

This post will cover hours at both Fettercairn School and Luthermuir School.

Informal enquiries to: Ian Clarke 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.