Primary School Support Assistant — Flexible Hours

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting a School Support Assistant at Wardie Primary School on a fixed-term basis until 29 June 2027. The post involves 35 hours per week over 39 weeks per session, Monday to Friday, to support high-quality teaching.

You will assist a disabled teacher with limited mobility, provide general classroom support, photocopying, and help set up equipment and interventions. PVG scheme checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Primary-aged pupils with identified Additional Support for Learning needs.
• Ability to take notes during meetings and summarise decisions for the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support and help set up equipment.
• Assist with resourcing lessons and photocopying.
• Support a disabled teacher with limited mobility in day-to-day teaching.
• Observe and respond to pupil needs and help re-engage dysregulated pupils.
• Note-take during meetings and assist with diary and agenda items.
• Support marking and carry resources to and from the learning base.

Skills

ASL support experience

Pupil support

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting a School Support Assistant at Wardie Primary School on a fixed-term basis until 29 June 2027. The post involves 35 hours per week over 39 weeks per session, Monday to Friday, to support high-quality teaching.

You will assist a disabled teacher with limited mobility, provide general classroom support, photocopying, and help set up equipment and interventions. PVG scheme checks are required.