Education and Support Officer

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We are looking for an Education Support Officer to join our fast paced, dynamic and nurturing Whole Family Wellbeing department. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to support Aberdeenshire schools to identify, plan for and meet additional support needs, specifically around the creation of Umbrella Groups in Secondary Schools. In addition to this, there will be an aspect of supporting parents by linking them with experts and providing workshops to support their neurodiverse children and young people. The base for this position will be flexible with the option of hybrid working. A strong commitment to Inclusion and Getting It Right for Every Child, and a good working knowledge of inclusive practice and trauma informed procedures, are essential. Please refer to the job description for further information on essential and desirable qualities. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation. The chosen candidate will be working within the Foundation Apprenticeship Team. Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 31 July 2027 A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here . This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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….

Posted: May 21st, 2026