Pupil Support Assistant - Inverurie CSN - ABS44157
Aberdeenshire Council
£10.0k–£20.0k per year
Inverurie
Contract
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- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Recommended by students
- Recommended by parents
- Respectful managers
About Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.
Job description from Aberdeenshire Council
Job Description
Assist 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 organisation.
Initially you will be based in the location advertised, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Inverurie CSN.
Fixed term for a period not exceeding 03/07/2026
Informal Enquiries to: Gina Drummond, tel: 01467 536940
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Requirements
This 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.
Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
Map
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Aberdeenshire Council pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
86% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Aberdeenshire Council pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
88% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Aberdeenshire Council get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do Aberdeenshire Council pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Aberdeenshire Council do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
74% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Aberdeenshire Council?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 47% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 12% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 12% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 29% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Aberdeenshire Council worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Aberdeenshire Council workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
56% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Aberdeenshire Council workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Aberdeenshire Council?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
76% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Aberdeenshire Council managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
89% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Aberdeenshire Council?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Aberdeenshire Council job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
90% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Aberdeenshire Council good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
79% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Aberdeenshire Council feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Aberdeenshire Council get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
34% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Aberdeenshire Council?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
47% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Aberdeenshire Council enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
86% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Aberdeenshire Council recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Aberdeenshire Council?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Aberdeenshire Council?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Aberdeenshire Council head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
91% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Aberdeenshire Council is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
84% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Aberdeenshire Council employees say about their job
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Best thing
The customers i work with
Worst thing
Job hours consistently changing and constantly getting giving different jobs to do that don't apply to my own job
Fitness coach at Aberdeenshire Council, February 2025
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Best thing
My team I have working for me
Worst thing
Listening to excuses, upper management not Listening and if I ask for help it's a pass the parcel game and no one helps
Supervisor at Aberdeenshire Council, August 2024
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