School Support Assistant - ABS48810

Aberdeenshire Council; Oldmeldrum; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council invites applications for a part-time School Support Assistant role to provide operational and administrative support to smaller schools in Scotland. The post includes basic reception cover, school communications, and first aid duties, with pupil supervision as required.

Contract involves PVG scheme registration and pre-employment checks; interview date 02/11/2026; minimum reference from current or most recent employer; nominal 15 hours per week across specified school sites

Qualifications

• This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults.
• PVG Scheme checks required and overseas CRC may be needed for long absences overseas.

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.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Administrative support

Reception cover

First aid

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:

• Old Rayne School - 15 hours - Monday and Tuesday 10am to 1pm, Wednesday to Friday 12.15pm to 3.15pm.
• Barthol Chapel School - 15 hours - Monday to Friday 1pm to 4pm.

Expected interview date: week commencing 02/11/2026.

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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.