Pupil Support Assistant

Job DescriptionDo you bring energy, optimism and a genuine commitment to helping children thrive? We are looking for a Pupil Support Assistant who sees possibilities rather than barriers, approaches challenges with a positive mindset, and always puts children first. If you believe that every child deserves encouragement, understanding and the opportunity to succeed, we would love to hear from you. Previous experience in a similar post is desirable. 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.  Working Pattern - 3 mornings a week 9.00 - 13.40, days of week negotiable. Informal enquiries to: Stewart Crabb 01569-690485 For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here Please feel free to read our guidance on Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Interview, Guaranteed Interview and how to request Alternate Formats and Communication Support A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.RequirementsThis 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.