20 Permanent, Education / Teaching jobs in Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Robert Gordon’s College is seeking a Classroom Assistant to join our team.  As a Classroom Assistant you will support teachers and help children with their educational and social development both in and out of the classroom.  The Classroom Assistant has a major role to play in the pastoral care of the pupils.  Although the Classroom Assistant is attached to a specific year group, they may be asked to undertake administrative tasks for other members of staff by arrangement with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).  On a daily basis each Classroom Assistant is expected to undertake classroom-based duties as outlined by the class teacher.  Classroom Assistants will have a weekly meeting with SLT to update them on relevant issues.  Classroom Assistants should not discuss a pupil’s work or behaviour with a parent unless asked to do so by the class teacher.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting pupils with their classwork;
• Helping pupils who need extra support;
• Assisting with classroom preparation;
• Listening to children read or reading to them;
• Supporting teachers in managing classroom behaviour;
• Supervising group activities;
• Looking after pupils who are upset, ill or have had accidents;
• Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons;
• Helping with outings and sports events;
• Taking part in CPD;
• Carrying out administrative tasks;
• Preparing resources for the pupils;
• Make contact with parents by letter or telephone at the request of and after discussion with the class teacher;
• Maintaining an organised resource room and helping with the storage of incoming requisitions;
• General supervision of children in the playground and back gate from 8:15am – 8:30am;
• Organise the end of day buses alongside others;
• Participate in the lunch duty rota; and
• Assist the SLT with any other administration tasks

Qualifications and Experience

• PDA Qualification is preferred but not essential;
• Experience of working with children;
• The ability to build good relationships with children, teachers and parents;
• An understanding of how children develop and learn;
• Good reading, writing and numeracy skills;
• Flexibility and creativity;
• The ability to respect confidentiality; 
• Good communication and organisational skills;
• The ability to manage groups of children;
• A patient and caring approach; and
• The ability to work as part of a team.

Salary and Benefits

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

• Membership of the Aviva Pension Scheme;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Family friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
• 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;
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

The closing date for this post is Wednesday 16th of May, 2025 with the intention to interview candidates in the first week of June. 

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College, we believe that diversity drives innovation and a strong community. 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. 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.