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 02/07/2026
Expected interview date - 05/01/2026
Informal enquiries to Rhona MacKenzie - 01224 087880
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Requirements
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.
This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.