Pupil Support Assistant - 1:1 Support & Wellbeing

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

Job summary

Edinburgh International is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant for Craigroyston Primary School in Edinburgh. The role involves assisting pupils with additional support needs, providing personal care, administering medications where trained, and supporting learning activities within the school day.

This post is regulated work with PVG checks and requires flexibility to support day-to-day school operations. The salary reflects pro-rata terms for part-time and sessional hours and may involve a

Qualifications

• PVG scheme required or update check is mandatory for this post.

Responsibilities

• Work 1-1 and assist pupils with additional support needs to organise their day and follow instructions.
• Provide personal care to children with additional support needs (feeding, toileting, dressing) while promoting independence and safety.
• Administer medication and complete related paperwork according to training procedures.
• Support pupil mobility as defined by moving and handling training.
• Provide comfort and care for minor accidents, report to teaching staff per first aid procedures.
• Assist in learning activities, including reading interventions and group/individual programmes.
• Contribute to pupil support reviews and maintain relevant records and meeting attendance.

Job description

Edinburgh International is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant for Craigroyston Primary School in Edinburgh. The role involves assisting pupils with additional support needs, providing personal care, administering medications where trained, and supporting learning activities within the school day.

This post is regulated work with PVG checks and requires flexibility to support day-to-day school operations. The salary reflects pro-rata terms for part-time and sessional hours and may involve a