Job Title
Pupil Support Assistant
Employer
Tynecastle High School
Job Details
Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro‑rated for sessional and part‑time)
Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Location & Background
Tynecastle High School is a six‑year comprehensive secondary school serving west‑central Edinburgh with distinction for over 100 years. The school moved to a new site in January 2010 and offers first‑class educational facilities. It draws learners from Balgreen, Craiglockhart, Dalry and Stenhouse Primary Schools and has a roll of around 850 pupils.
Students are supported across a wide range of subjects and for SQA exams at all levels. The school has a strong record of pastoral care and promotes student welfare. A bank of strategies supports the successful integration of pupils with a wide range of needs and abilities into the curriculum.
Role Summary
We are looking for a conscientious, committed candidate who has an ability to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils who require additional support in the classroom and working 1 to 1.
Key responsibilities include supporting pupils with a wide range of needs and abilities, assisting teachers, managing small classroom groups, and providing individual support where required.
Qualifications & Experience
Preferred experience working with pupils requiring additional support and a background in inclusive education. A proven ability to build supportive relationships and deliver individualised support is essential.
EEO Statement
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued. We encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ individuals. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Contact Information
For further information please visit our website at https://tynecastlehighschool.org.uk or contact Ms Hazel Kinnear, Head Teacher, on 0131 337 3488.
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