Pupil Support Assistant
Aberdeenshire CouncilScotland
Overview
This is a local council role (part time, fixed term) with Aberdeenshire Council based in Scotland. The advertised salary is £6,346 to £6,692 per year. Applications close on 11 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Job DescriptionAssist 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 Banff CSN.
Fixed term for a period not exceeding 01/07/2027.
Informal enquiries to: Rachael Blackhall 01261 455770
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This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.
How this role compares
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,616 of them in Scotland.
You have 12 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Aberdeenshire Council has 86 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
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