Pupil Support Assistant — Flexible Term-Time Role

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

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council invites applications for a Pupil Support Assistant at Cramond Primary School. The role involves supporting pupils with additional needs to access education, providing personal care, and assisting staff in delivering planned activities during the 39-week session.

Working 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:30-15:15 and Friday 08:30-12:00, the post requires collaborative teamwork, safeguarding awareness, and flexibility to support day-to-day school operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional support needs.
• Ability to work in a team within educational settings.
• Willingness to undertake training for safeguarding and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional support needs to access education.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the school as directed.
• Provide personal care to children and assist with mobility as required.
• Administer medication and complete related paperwork per training.
• Support learning activities, reading interventions and 1:1 learning.
• Contribute to pupil learning profiles and attend relevant meetings.
• Follow safety procedures and raise child protection concerns when needed.
• Assist with transitions, supervision in the playground, and play supervision.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council invites applications for a Pupil Support Assistant at Cramond Primary School. The role involves supporting pupils with additional needs to access education, providing personal care, and assisting staff in delivering planned activities during the 39-week session.

Working 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:30-15:15 and Friday 08:30-12:00, the post requires collaborative teamwork, safeguarding awareness, and flexibility to support day-to-day school operations.