Pupil Support Worker - ABS44537

Aberdeenshire Council; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a dedicated Pupil Support Worker to positively impact children's outcomes with complex needs. The role involves supporting learning and engagement in a nurturing environment, with a commitment to quality service delivery. An induction program and professional learning opportunities will be provided to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one reference from current or recent employer is required.
• PVG Scheme registration or update check necessary for work with children.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable (3 months out of UK in last 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with significant and complex learning needs.
• Promote positive engagement in tailored learning opportunities.
• Deliver high-quality support focused on pupils' specific needs.

Skills

Child Development

Support for Complex Needs

Positive Engagement

Education

HND in Child Development or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children with significant and complex needs? Do you have an HND Child Development qualification or equivalent transferrable skills and experience and a desire to try something new? If so, this may be the post for you.

We are looking for a Pupil Support Worker to join our Team. Your role will be to support individuals with significant and complex learning needs within the primary and secondary complex needs provisions; by promoting positive engagement in learning opportunities and delivering high-quality support that is tailored to pupils' specific needs.

The successful candidate will be offered a comprehensive induction programme and access to a range of professional learning opportunities. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 19/12/2025

It is highly recommended that potential candidates get in touch with the school.

Informal enquiries to: Anita Buchan 01346415830

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.