School Support Assistant (Office Based) - St Machar Academy - ABC12258

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is looking for administrative support staff for St. Machar Academy. The role involves assisting with clerical duties and financial tasks within secondary schools, requiring PVG membership. This permanent full-time position promotes equality and offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• PVG membership for regulated work with children or willingness to obtain it prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative and clerical support within secondary schools.
• Perform financial and administrative duties in line with corporate and school procedures.

Skills

High competency in Microsoft Office packages

Ability to contribute positively to a team

Job description

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, please read the Applicant Guidance and the attached Job Profile for detailed information about the role and candidate expectations.

Location: St. Machar Academy, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles requiring PVG Membership: Please note that from 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership will require candidates to cover the cost, which applies only to roles with a full-time salary of £30,000 or above, such as teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (£30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour). The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership (£18 for existing members, £59 for non-members), deducted from the first full month's salary.

Job purpose/about the role

To assist with administrative and clerical support within secondary schools, including financial and administrative duties in line with corporate and school procedures.

Minimum requirements:

• PVG membership for regulated work with children, or willingness to obtain prior to starting

Desirable skills:

• High competency in Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to contribute positively to a team, including supervisory roles if required

About Us

Further details are available in the Job Profile.

Aberdeen City Council promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. For more information, see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Recruitment pack.

Additional Information

We support flexible working arrangements and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process, contact [e-mail].

We are a forces-friendly employer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and hold a gold award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For inquiries related to the armed forces, email [e-mail].

We offer Guaranteed Interview Schemes for applicants meeting specific criteria, including those with disabilities, care leavers, young people, and apprenticeships applicants.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. More information is available at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs