Pupil Support Assistant (Well Being)
Salary: £26,806-£27,032 (pro-rate for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 30 per week, 39 week sessional
About the School
James Gillespie’s High School / Ard-Sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig is a fully comprehensive high school located in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh. The school values are Respect, Kindness, Integrity, Inclusion and High Expectations.
Position Overview
This permanent position is based at one of our two campuses, Warrender Park Road or Gillespie Street. As Edinburgh’s Gaelic high school, spoken/written Gaelic and an understanding of Gaelic culture would be advantageous.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic, with demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.
We are recruiting for 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. If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. A conditional offer will be subject to satisfactory completion of these checks.
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, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care-experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. 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.
Apply
For discussion, please contact Anna Parkes, Curriculum Leader (Wellbeing Hub) on 0131 447 1900.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. We are happy to talk flexible working.
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