Job Purpose:
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Location: Bucksburn Academy, Kepplehills Road, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April, 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, and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31, per annum / £17.31 per hour)
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
Support the delivery of high quality learning and teaching activities for children aged 3-18 with complex additional needs. Work as part of a dynamic staff team, and alongside parents and professionals, to develop and execute plans that improve outcomes for children.
Ensure that classroom support staff understand daily plans and routines.
Required to work in the ASN Wing at Bucksburn Academy
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
1. HNC Early Education and Childcare /S/NVQ Level 3 Children’s Care and Development NNEB or equivalent
2. Registration with or eligibility to register with SSSC
3. PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
4. Observing practice and providing feedback and support
5. Listening to feedback and using this to improve outcomes
6. Having strong communication skills including non verbal, verbal and written communication
7. Demonstrating responsiveness to ongoing changes and challenges
8. Using Microsoft packages, including MS Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook.
9. Working under pressure and at pace
10. Solving complex problems
11. Motivating and relating to children
About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.
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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:
12. have a disability as defined by the Equality Act (all jobs)
13. looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
14. 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)
15. 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
16. are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Please 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.