Job Purpose:Before applying for this job, it is important that youRoles that require PVG MembershipPlease 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 £30, per annum / £16.64 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 roleTo help promote effective learning, teaching, personal development and an atmosphere where pupils can achieve to reach their potential under direction and supervision.2 x 27.5 hours per week postsThe 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 madeThe postholder is able to demonstrate:Proven oral communication, literacy and numeracy skillsEmpathy, patience and tolerance and to respond positively to a variety of additional support needsEstablishing positive relationships with othersAbout UsPlease see the Job Profile for further details.Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
For further information, please see our .Armed ForcesWe are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: .
We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.Guaranteed Interview SchemeWe have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act (all jobs)looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)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 Apprenticeshipare New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships *"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.