School Support Assistant – Stenhouse Primary School

Company: The City of Edinburgh Council
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Location: Easter Howgate
Job Description:

School Support Assistant – Fixed term until 29/06/2027

Stenhouse Primary School

Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro rata for part time & sessional)

Hours: 18 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Job Summary

Stenhouse Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic School Support Assistant to join the team. This role is predominantly based in the office assisting the School Administrator with functions such as attendance monitoring, procurement and managing school meals. The role also requires support at lunch and break time.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the School Administrator with attendance monitoring.
  • Help with procurement processes.
  • Support the management of school meals.
  • Provide assistance during lunch and break times.

Working Times

  • Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 1.00 pm.

Qualifications

  • Experience in similar school‑based office support roles is desirable.

EEO and Safeguarding 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, 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 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.

Applicants 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 outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. The offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcomes of both these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

We are open to flexible working.

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Posted: June 20th, 2026