Pupil Support Assistant

Job Description

To help promote effective learning, teaching, personal
development and an atmosphere where pupils can achieve to
reach their potential under direction and supervision.

Providing a frontline service • Support learning and teaching activities in the classroom
• Support pupils during learning activities and breaks including
lunchtime
• Promote positive behaviour and positive relationships
• Assist with the preparation, organisation and use of resources
• Ensure the care, welfare and health and safety of pupils
• Administer and provide medical and/or personal care for pupils
as required
• Use appropriate language which is clear and unambiguous
Ensuring Compliance • Meets and maintains standards consistently
• Takes a positive approach to work
• Is flexible and willing to accept change
• Maintains confidentiality
• Complies with Council policies, procedures and guidelines

Requirements

This section includes what the post holder needs to carry out the role or, for recruitment purposes, enables 
applicants to decide whether they meet these requirements.
Minimum 
Qualification(s) / 
Certificates / 
Memberships etc.
required
• 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
As a minimum, 
demonstrate skills 
and experience in
• Proven oral communication, literacy and numeracy skills
• Empathy, patience and tolerance and to respond positively to a variety of additional 
support needs
• Establishing positive relationships with others

 Working with children and young people
• Being solution focussed
Demonstrate 
commitment to
• Relevant approved first aider qualification and keep it up to date with appropriate 
refresher training
• The principles and aims of Aberdeen City Council
• Completion of Aberdeen City Council mandatory training courses and role specific 
training
• Keeping skills and knowledge up to date
Other 
requirements
• The ability to travel to locations around the city to meet the requirements of the role