Primary School Support Assistant: Inclusive Learning

Diversity Dashboard; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wardie Primary School in Edinburgh is seeking a motivated School Support Assistant for a fixed-term role until 29 June 2027. 35 hours per week over 39 weeks, term-time, Monday to Friday. Salary £26,806-£27,032 (pro rata for sessional).

The post involves supporting a disabled teacher, assisting with lessons, photocopying and preparing equipment for classes. Key duties include supporting pupils with additional learning needs, helping plan and organise the Support for Learning base, note-taking

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged pupils with identified Additional Support for Learning needs.
• Ability to support a disabled teacher with limited mobility in day-to-day teaching.
• PVG scheme requirement and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general classroom support and setting up equipment for classes.
• Complete photocopying and gather materials from across the school for the Teacher.
• Support pupils to re-enter class from Support for Learning base when dysregulated.
• Supervise pupil groups for short periods as needed.
• Note-take during meetings and summarise key decisions for the Teacher.
• Assist with marking and help organise planning documents.

Skills

Experience with ASL needs

Job description

Wardie Primary School in Edinburgh is seeking a motivated School Support Assistant for a fixed-term role until 29 June 2027. 35 hours per week over 39 weeks, term-time, Monday to Friday. Salary £26,806-£27,032 (pro rata for sessional).

The post involves supporting a disabled teacher, assisting with lessons, photocopying and preparing equipment for classes. Key duties include supporting pupils with additional learning needs, helping plan and organise the Support for Learning base, note-taking