Pupil Support Officer – Balerno Learning Community – 14370_1777369046

Job Description Pupil Support OfficerBalerno Learning Community Salary: £30,188 – £34,452 (pro rata for part time and sessional)Hours: 27 per week, 39 weeks sessional Balerno Learning Community includes Dean Park Primary, Ratho Primary and Balerno High School. All schools work closely together to meet the diverse needs of pupils. We are seeking a skilled and empathetic practitioner to join our Inclusion and Wellbeing Team as a Pupil Support Officer across the Balerno Learning Community . This role supports the Learning Community’s inclusive ethos by working with children, families, and partners to reduce barriers to learning and promote positive wellbeing, engagement and behaviour. Foster positive relationships and engagement by working collaboratively with pupils, families and staff* Work in partnership with families to strengthen engagement in learning and address barriers to participation in school life.* Plan and deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions to support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development*Liaise with partner agencies and community organisations to coordinate and enhance support for children and families. Experience of working with children, young people and families in a supportive or pastoral role is essential. 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. 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. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. View Pupil Support Officer Job Pack…