Pupil Support Assistant

Ktpws; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Aberdeen is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant for a part-time position to promote effective learning and support personal development. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and empathy, with a commitment to working with children and meeting their diverse needs. The role requires PVG membership to work with children. This is a permanent position offering 20 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven oral communication skills.
• Capacity to build positive relationships with children.
• Willingness to keep skills and qualifications up to date.

Responsibilities

• Help promote effective learning and personal development.
• Support pupils to achieve their potential under supervision.
• Create a positive atmosphere for learning.

Skills

Oral communication

Literacy and numeracy skills

Empathy

Patience

Tolerance

Positive response to support needs

Education

PVG membership for regulated work with children

Job description

# Pupil Support Assistant - Loirston SchoolRef no:: ABC12907Published:: 12/01/2026Closes:: 25/01/2026Location:: Loirston School, Aberdeen, AB12 3HERate:: £14.50 - £15.93 per hourContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 20 hours per week## Job Purpose:**Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.****Location:** Loirston School**Duration:** Permanent, Part Time - 20 hours per week**About the Role:**To help promote effective learning, teaching, personal development and an atmosphere where pupils can achieve to reach their potential under direction and supervision.## The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:PVG membership for regulated work with children or, a willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made## The postholder is able to demonstrate:**Skills & Experience in:**Proven oral communication, literacy and numeracy skillsEmpathy, patience and tolerance and to respond positively to a variety of additional support needsEstablishing positive relationships with others**Understanding of:**Working with children and young peopleBeing solution focussed**Commitment to:**Relevant approved first aider qualification and keep it up to date with appropriate refresher trainingThe principles and aims of Aberdeen City CouncilCompletion of Aberdeen City Council mandatory training courses and role specific trainingKeeping skills and knowledge up to datePlease see the Job Profile for further details.Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our pack.**Flexible Working**We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.**Disability Confident**We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].**Armed Forces**We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.**Guaranteed Interview Scheme**We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:* have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)* looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)* are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)* have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship* are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeshipsPlease note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.Further information can be found at## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement