Pupil Support Assistant - Stonehaven CSN - ABS48603

Aberdeenshire Council; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a teaching assistant to assist teachers in promoting pupil achievement and maintaining high standards of safety and wellbeing. The role covers a broad age range from P1 to S6, with flexibility across the Stonehaven CSN as needed.

The post requires PVG scheme participation or update, and may involve overseas criminal record checks for certain circumstances. A confirmed reference from your current or most recent employer is required.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme or update required
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of pupils
• Ability to work with a range of pupils from P1 to S6

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting pupil achievement and standards
• Provide support for pupils' care, health, wellbeing and safety
• Work flexibly across locations within the Stonehaven CSN as required

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 Stonehaven CSN.

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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.