School Support Assistant - ABS48794

Aberdeenshire Council; Alford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking an administrative and operational support assistant to assist with running smaller schools. The role includes basic admin tasks, reception cover, school communications, and pupil supervision. There are vacancies at Midmar School and Lumsden School at 25 hours per week.

There is a PVG check requirement and pre-employment checks. Interview date is 28/10/2026. Informal enquiries to Gillian Neal.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to smaller schools.
• Carry out basic administrative tasks including reception cover and school communications.
• Provide first aid cover, administer medication, assist with emergency personal care and pupil supervision.

Job description

Job Description

Provide operational and administrative support to smaller schools.

Provide basic administrative tasks that may include reception cover; carry out school related communications.

Provide first aid cover, administer medication, assist with emergency personal care and pupil supervision.

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.

Vacancies at the following schools:

• Midmar School - 25 hours
• Lumsden School - 25 hours

Expected interview date: 28/10/2026

Informal enquiries to: Gillian Neal - 01467 469725

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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.