Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives by supporting their educational and personal development.
Collaboration with teachers and other professionals, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
Variety in daily tasks, assisting with different pupils' needs and contributing to various activities.
Contribution to a secure and safe learning environment, promoting the health and wellbeing of students.
Possibility of professional growth and development through continuous improvement and training opportunities.
Fixed-term role providing a clear employment timeline for planning and stability.
Engagement with the local Westhill community, enhancing relationships and networking within the education sector.
The Pupil Support Assistant role at Midnight Mixtape in Westhill involves assisting teachers in enhancing pupil achievement and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. The position includes providing general support tailored to the needs of the class and individual students, focusing on their care, health, and wellbeing. The role may necessitate work in various locations within the Westhill Community School Network (CSN) and emphasises a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery.
Candidates are required to undergo necessary background checks, including joining the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, and those who have resided outside the UK for an extended period must obtain an Overseas Criminal Record Check. The position is fixed-term until July 3, 2026, and a reference from the most recent employer is mandatory. The anticipated interview date for applicants is January 16, 2025.
Job Description
Assist 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
Initially you will be based in the location advertised, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Westhill CSN
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.
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.
Fixed term for a period not exceeding 03/07/2026
Expected Interview Date: 16/01/2025
Informal enquiries to Jenny Anderson -
Requirements
For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here
Responsibilities
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 .
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare: