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

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council invites applications for an assistant in schools to support teachers in promoting achievement and pupil attainment, while assisting with care, health, wellbeing and safety to ensure a secure environment. The role involves working with a range of pupils from P1 to S6 and may require relocation within the Mintlaw CSN cluster.

The post is fixed-term until 01 July 2027. Informal enquiries can be directed to Paula Donnelly; references to be obtained from a current or most recent

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme or PVG update check required.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if spent 3+ months abroad in last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising pupil attainment, while supporting care, health, wellbeing and safety.
• Work flexibly across the cluster at Mintlaw CSN and with pupils from P1–S6.
• Contribute to continuous service quality improvement and a safe learning environment.
• Initially based at the advertised location, may be required to work elsewhere within Mintlaw CSN.

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 Mintlaw CSN.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 01/07/2027

Expected Interview Date 24/09/2026

Informal enquiries to: Paula Donnelly 01771676610

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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.