Pupil Support Assistant (Hearing Support Service)

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 help promote effective learning, teaching, personal development and an atmosphere where pupils can achieve to reach their potential under direction and supervision. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Hearing Support Service as a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA). In this role, you will help us provide high-quality, personalised support to children and young people with hearing loss across Aberdeen City. Working as part of our specialist peripatetic team, you will support learners from nursery to S6, adapting to a range of communication needs, learning environments, and individual strengths. You will work collaboratively with young people, staff and key stakeholders to promote access to learning, communication, independence, and inclusion. The role involves responding flexibly to need and may require travel during the working day to a variety of settings, including schools, community venues, and outdoor learning environments. We are looking for someone with an interest in supporting children and young people with additional support needs and ideally experience of working with learners who require tailored approaches to learning and communication. Knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL), or a willingness to develop BSL skills, would be advantageous. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about inclusion, communication, and improving outcomes for children and young people, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference to the learning journeys of learners with hearing loss.

• PVG Scheme membership for regulated work with children and/or protected adults, or a willingness to obtain this prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
• Experience of working with children and young people who require additional support to access learning and communication., Effective oral communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Empathy, patience and a positive approach to supporting learners with additional support needs.
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with others.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to a range of learner needs and environments.
• Skills in British Sign Language (BSL), or a willingness to develop these.