Pupil Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant in Peterhead. The role involves assisting teachers and supporting pupil health and wellbeing. The position is part-time with 27.5 hours per week, temporary until July 2026, and requires flexibility in school locations within the cluster. Candidates should be committed to quality service delivery and must meet pre-employment checks including referencing and PVG Scheme requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a supportive role with children.
• Demonstrated understanding of health, wellbeing, and safety in a school context.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in promoting pupil achievement and standards.
• Provide general support related to individual care and wellbeing.

Skills

Flexibility in school location

Commitment to quality service delivery

Job description

# Pupil Support Assistant - Peterhead CSNRef no:: ABS46261Published:: 13/01/2026Closes:: 27/01/2026Location:: Clerkhill Primary, Cairntrodlie, Peterhead, AB42 2AXSalary:: £16,857 - £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 organisationInitially you will be based in Clerkhill School as advertised, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Peterhead CSN.Fixed term for a period not exceeding 02/07/2026**Informal Enquiries to: Elaine Macintosh - 01779 403660**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to request## 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.## ResponsibilitiesA 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] 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