Classroom Assistant

Robert Gordon’s College is seeking Classroom Assistants to join learning teams across our Junior School, Senior School and within our 3-18 Additional Support for Learning Team. These roles focus on providing intervention and support in literacy, numeracy and other curricular areas supporting children to achieve their very best.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience of working with children in an educational capacity;
• Are flexible, organised and have the ability to use their initiative;
• Are patient, nurturing and committed to children’s learning and wellbeing;
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Have strong skills in both literacy and numeracy;
• Are able to use Microsoft Office and Google. Experience with online learning platforms would be an advantage however full training will be provided.

At Robert Gordon’s College, we pride ourselves on high standards of learning and teaching. Staff are expected to support pupils to succeed creatively, academically, personally and socially, while upholding the highest level of professionalism.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that diversity drives innovation and a strong community. We welcome applications from all candidates with the required professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications.

Robert Gordon’s College provides a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary remuneration you will receive. These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College. Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:

• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme;
• Access to free, confidential and independent Financial Advice;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
• A Bike to Work Scheme;
• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer;
• Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Preferential/corporate rates at local wellbeing practitioners;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses;
• Family Friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and time off for dependents.

This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.

The closing date for this post is the 11th of June, with interviews taking place the week starting the 15th of June.