Pupil Support Worker - Complex Needs

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children through life’s challenges? Do you have an HND in Child Development or relevant experience and a desire to make a difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Wellbeing Worker to provide essential support to primary and secondary pupils (transition from primary only). You’ll play a vital role in helping children navigate:

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Bereavement and loss

• Social, emotional and behavioural needs

• LGBT+ support

• Personal safety

• Additional support needs (ASN) transition from P7 to S1

 

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in children's lives every day

• Enjoy a comprehensive induction programme

• Access to professional learning opportunities through Aberdeenshire’s Pupil Wellbeing Worker Professional Learning Framework

• Be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and dedication

Location: Attached to Peterhead (flexible working across the Cluster required).

If you're ready to make a difference and embark on an incredibly rewarding journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Work Pattern: Tuesday 8.00 - 4.00, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.00 - 3.30
This includes a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak.

This role is to lead the learning of pupils with Complex and Profound Additional Support Needs as part of a very experienced team.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31/01/2027

Informal Enquiries to: Sharon Ferguson - 01779 403670

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Responsibilities

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.