Pupil Support Assistant - Clermiston Primary School

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 seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at Clermiston Primary School in Edinburgh. This fixed-term post runs until 29 June 2027. The role is part-time (16.5 hours/week across 39 weeks) with two posts available, primarily on Mondays and Fridays, with some flexibility on other days.

Salary is £26,806–£27,032 pro rata for part-time and sessional work. PVG Scheme checks and potential overseas criminal record checks are required as part of pre-employment disclosures.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme clearance or update is required.
• Pre-employment checks include PVG and overseas criminal record check if you have spent time outside the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in classroom and nursery settings.
• Assist with delivery of pupil support activities during 39-week sessions.

Skills

PVG Scheme

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant- Fixed term until 29/06/2027
Clermiston Primary School

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (Pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 16.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

We are looking to appoint a 2 Pupil Support Assistants to join our experienced team. Monday and Friday are key days, however, there is some flexibility around the other day.

Post 1: Monday and Tuesday 8.50-3.20 plus Friday 8.50-12.30

Post 2: Monday and Wednesday 8.50-3.20 plus Friday 8.50-12.30

Clermiston Primary School is a non-denominational school in the west of Edinburgh located just off the Queensferry Road. The school has a large and diverse catchment, and our roll presently stands at 400 children arranged in 14 classes plus 40 children accessing 1140 hours in our nursery.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalitieshttps://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be anassessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web pageOur Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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