Pupil Support Assistant - ABS46035

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership; Ellon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health and social care authority in Ellon is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant on a part-time temporary basis. The role involves assisting teachers and providing general support related to pupil care and wellbeing. Candidates must be flexible in their school location and demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery. This position requires a minimum one reference and compliance with regulatory checks for working with children. Interviews are scheduled for January 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum one reference from current or most recent employer.
• Demonstrated commitment to children’s care, health, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting achievement for pupils.
• Provide general support for individuals' care and wellbeing.
• Work flexibly within the Ellon cluster as required.

Skills

Ability to assist teachers

Commitment to quality service

Flexibility in school location

Job description

# Pupil Support AssistantRef no:: ABS46035Published:: 05/12/2025Closes:: 09/01/2026Location:: Ellon Primary, Modley Place, Ellon, AB41 9BBSalary:: £16,851 - £17,783 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 27.5 hours per week## 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 Ellon CSN.Interviews to be held 19 January 2026.Fixed term for a period not exceeding 02/07/2026**Informal enquiries to: Andrew Boulind - 01467 534176**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA 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 . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail]## RequirementsThis post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.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.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement