Pupil Support Assistant — Flexible, Impactful School Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at Oxgangs Primary School in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, with a nurturing approach and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for identified pupils across the school.

Salary £26,806–£27,032 (pro rata for part-time and sessional) for 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The role is regulated work with PVG checks; overseas criminal record checks may apply for extended UK absences.

Qualifications

• This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• PVG Scheme or PVG Scheme update check is required for the preferred candidate.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required if there was extensive time spent outside the UK in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Work across Oxgangs Primary School to support identified individuals and improve outcomes.
• Provide a nurturing, solution‑focused approach to pupil support needs.
• Assist in the delivery of educational activities and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at Oxgangs Primary School in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, with a nurturing approach and a genuine desire to improve outcomes for identified pupils across the school.

Salary £26,806–£27,032 (pro rata for part-time and sessional) for 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The role is regulated work with PVG checks; overseas criminal record checks may apply for extended UK absences.