SA651 - Active Schools Assistant (Harlaw Academy)
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.36 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sport Aberdeen |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SA651 |
Summary
Are you passionate about using sport and physical activity to create opportunities, inspire people and change lives? Do you have the skills to skills to build positive relationships with young people, the school community and wider partners? If so, we want to hear from you!
As an Active Schools Assistant, you will play a key role in taking a child-centred approach to work with young people, either through 1-2-1 work, small group provision or supporting PE classes. This will be a varied and evolving remit, guided by the school, however the importance of positive relationships and using sport and physical activity for positive change will remain at the core.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take a child-centred approach to activity provision
• Support children’s rights and advocate for children
• Work collaboratively with school staff, Sport Aberdeen colleagues, local partners, and young people to evolve provision
If you think you are what we are looking for and are up for the challenge of getting children active, then we want to hear from you!
About You:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has:
✔ A positive attitude, resilience and ability to adapt
✔ A passion for making a difference in young people's lives
✔ An ambitious, friendly, and outgoing personality
✔ The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with children, families, school staff, social services, and community partners
Job Code:
SA651
Post:
Active Schools Assistant
Location:
Active Schools
Position available:
Part Time 18 hours per week
Duration:
Fixed term end date 2nd July 2026
Salary:
£12.36 per hour
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Kim McRobbie
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd June 2025 @ 12 noon.
The interviews for this post will take place week beginning 30th June.
Please see Sport Aberdeen website for more information.
As an Active Schools Assistant, you will play a key role in taking a child-centred approach to work with young people, either through 1-2-1 work, small group provision or supporting PE classes. This will be a varied and evolving remit, guided by the school, however the importance of positive relationships and using sport and physical activity for positive change will remain at the core.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take a child-centred approach to activity provision
• Support children’s rights and advocate for children
• Work collaboratively with school staff, Sport Aberdeen colleagues, local partners, and young people to evolve provision
If you think you are what we are looking for and are up for the challenge of getting children active, then we want to hear from you!
About You:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has:
✔ A positive attitude, resilience and ability to adapt
✔ A passion for making a difference in young people's lives
✔ An ambitious, friendly, and outgoing personality
✔ The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with children, families, school staff, social services, and community partners
Job Code:
SA651
Post:
Active Schools Assistant
Location:
Active Schools
Position available:
Part Time 18 hours per week
Duration:
Fixed term end date 2nd July 2026
Salary:
£12.36 per hour
If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Kim McRobbie
Closing date for Applications:
The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd June 2025 @ 12 noon.
The interviews for this post will take place week beginning 30th June.
Please see Sport Aberdeen website for more information.
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