Pupil Support Officer

Company: Grand Arcade
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Location: Barnstaple
Job Description:

Pupil Support Officer – Fixed term until 25/06/2027

Craigroyston Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced candidate to join our team on a temporary part‑time basis. We welcome applications from those with a proven track record of supporting families and nurturing learners. The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships resulting in inclusion for all is essential. In return we offer opportunities to develop as a practitioner as well as the chance to work alongside our staff team and community.

About the School

We have a large pupil support team consisting of PSA, EYP and PSO practitioners, a vibrant ELC and 13 classes taught by a mixture of full‑time and part‑time teachers. The school has a HT, DHT, PT and DO leading across the school. Our school values “respect, empathy, resilience and ambition” which underpin our daily ambitions and long‑term intentions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support pupils meet their educational, care and welfare needs, ensuring those with intensive and complex and/or a high level of language support needs can effectively access the curriculum.
  • Support the development and delivery of individual, group and whole‑school approaches and programmes in one or more specialist areas, including Bilingual Support, Attendance, Care Experienced, De‑escalation and Neurodiversity.
  • Provide flexible support and assistance in the day‑to‑day operations of the school as directed by the school leadership team.
  • Provide a high level of support for dysregulated behaviour for children or young people with significant social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Professional Requirements

  • This post involves 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 three months or more out of the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

Benefits and Salary

  • Salary: GBP 30,000 – 40,000 per year.
  • Flexible working.

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Posted: July 10th, 2026