Pupil Support Assistant - Lochside Academy
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Job Purpose
Before applying for this job, it is essential to read the Applicant Guidance and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location: Lochside Academy, Wellington Circle, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Part Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above.
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.
Job Purpose/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.
About Our School Lochside Academy is a large secondary school with a roll of just over 1200 pupils. Our School Vision is to inspire a culture of continuous improvement – “ASPIRE: We Will Succeed”. Our school values are Ambition, Support, Perseverance, Integrity, Respect and Equality.
* School Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glM63vVoquU
* Website: lochside.aberdeen.sch.uk
* School Improvement Journey: https://lochside.aberdeen.sch.uk/our-improvement-journey/
The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum
PVG membership for regulated work with children and/or protected adults or, a willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate
* Proven oral communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
* Empathy, patience and tolerance and to respond positively to a variety of additional support needs.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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 AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
* have a disability
* are care-experienced and aged 16-29
* 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 apprenticeships
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