Pupil Support Assistant - Balgreen Primary School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage allowance

Job summary

Balgreen Primary School in Edinburgh is recruiting Pupil Support Assistants to work with individuals and groups to support learning during term-time. The role requires enthusiasm, a caring approach and experience of working with children in a school setting.

Successful candidates will be part of a team, with opportunities for training and development. The school serves a diverse community and aims to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment for pupils to learn with confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience of supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Skilled in establishing positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and pupil groups at Balgreen Primary School.
• Work as part of a team and participate in training opportunities.
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment for all pupils.

Skills

Experience working with children

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Pupil Support Assistants – Whole School

Balgreen Primary School
Salary: £26,806-£27,032(pro rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 27hrs or 25hrs per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Perm & Fixed Term Contract – FTC’s will end April 2027/June 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen forPupil Support Assistant roels to support individuals and pupil groups at Balgreen Primary School. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and skilled with relevant experience of working with children in an educational setting. Ideally, they should also have relevant experience of supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs and be skilled in establishing effective positive relationships with children at various stages within a primary school.

Candidates should be enthusiastic, conscientious, committed with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. You will be working as part of a team and there will be many training opportunities to support you in working with our children and young people.

Balgreen Primary School sits in the heart of the local community. Our catchment draws families from diverse demographic backgrounds providing a vibrant and unique ethos of which we are proud. At Balgreen, we are committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to approach life and learning with confidence.

The school is led by a management team consisting of a Head Teacher, one Depute Head Teacher, one Principal Teacher and a Business Manager. There are thirteen classes led by a mix eighteen full time and part time class teachers, a PE teacher and a Support for Learning teacher. Management and Teachers are all ably supported by a team of Pupil Support Assistants, a part time School Administrator and a clerical assistant and a Facilities Technician.

For more information about the school please visit the website Balgreen Primary School, Edinburgh/ or call 0131 337 6066.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.

The City of Edinburgh Council applies a Living Wage allowance to ensure that all employees earn at least £9.34per hour. Successful applicants will be paid the hourly rate for the role, plus the allowance, in order to bring their earnings to £9.34 per hour.