Modern Apprentice - School Support Assistant - Harlaw Academy (Fixed term) - ABC13977
Location: Harlaw Academy,
Duration: Fixed Term, Full Time
The Modern Apprenticeship Programme is targeted at building our workforce of the future. Funding for training is available for applicants aged 16-19 and 20-24 (depending on the framework) and for disabled and care-experienced applicants between the age of
16
-29. Please ensure, if you are applying for a Modern Apprentice post, that you meet one of these criteria.
R
oles that
require
PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023
, 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 £30,000 and above
.
(Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently
16.50
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
To work in collaboration and under the supervision of School Support Assistant teams to assist with the
provision of administrative and clerical support within schools, financial and administrative duties in
accordance with corporate and school procedures. They
will widen their knowledge and experience in this
service area, alongside completing a Modern Apprenticeship framework.
This is a fixed-term post for 12 months
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
- Good written/numerical skills gained through either Standard Grades/National 4 qualification(s) or
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Self-motivated team player
Ability to grasp new topics quickly on a self-taught basis
Ability to communicate effectively, including non verbal, verbal and written
forms of communication
Ability to use ICT systems and programmes, such as Microsoft Office
About Us
Please 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
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold 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:
armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
We 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 2010 (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 Apprenticeship
- 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.
Modern Apprentice - School Support Assistant - Harlaw Academy (Fixed term) - ABC13977 employer: Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working options and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, employees can thrive while contributing to the safety and cleanliness of their communities. The Council's recognition as a Disability Confident Employer and its forces-friendly status further enhance its appeal, making it a rewarding place to work in Aberdeen.
