Pupil Support Assistant – Broughton High School

Pupil Support Assistant – Wellbeing Hub

Fixed term until 18/12/2026 at Broughton High School.

Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 per annum.

Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessionally.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning from primary school, building social and communication skills and promoting positive destinations.
• Build relationships of trust with children and their families.
• Work within the Wellbeing Hub alongside the Curriculum Leader and a Pupil Support Officer to support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs to thrive in mainstream school.
• Act as part of enhanced staffing to support children with additional support needs.
• Ensure ongoing health, safety and welfare of pupils within the school environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working as part of a school team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate others.
• Commitment to championing the rights of all young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and wellbeing best practice within a school setting.

Legal and Safety Requirements

• Position is regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Required to join or update the PVG Scheme.
• If resident outside the UK for a continuous period of 3 months or more in the last 5 years, must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check.
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

Equalities and Diversity Statement

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 and from people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people. 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.

Other Information

Flexible working arrangements may be discussed.

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