Pupil Support Assistant - Empathetic Education Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting a Pupil Support Assistant for St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School in Edinburgh. The role supports pupils with additional needs, participates in daily school activities, and promotes wellbeing within a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will engage in safeguarding checks (PVG) and will work during term-time with a part-time pattern of hours, including mornings and early afternoons.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, resilient approach to pupil support.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support pupils with additional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs to access education.
• Assist in day-to-day operation of the school and activities.
• Support pupils during outdoor activities and in classroom routines.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Pupil support

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting a Pupil Support Assistant for St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School in Edinburgh. The role supports pupils with additional needs, participates in daily school activities, and promotes wellbeing within a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will engage in safeguarding checks (PVG) and will work during term-time with a part-time pattern of hours, including mornings and early afternoons.