Pupil Support Assistant
Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro‑rated for part‑time and sessional).
Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively as a member of a team within all education establishments.
- Support pupils with additional support needs to access education and meet their care and wellbeing needs.
- Provide flexible support and assistance in the day‑to‑day operation of the school, as directed by the leadership team.
- Support children or young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs, including provision of support for dysregulated behaviour.
Qualifications & Requirements
- The PVG Scheme is required: the preferred candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check.
- Overseas criminal record checks are required for any applicant who has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years.
- All pre‑employment checks must be satisfied before an unconditional offer of employment and commencement.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people who are under‑represented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Interview Process
Our interview process includes an assessment of how you would bring the City of Edinburgh Council’s Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Salary Progression
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
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