Pupil Support Assistant - Juniper Green Primary School

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

City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at Juniper Green Primary School in Edinburgh. The post offers a salary of £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part-time and sessional) with 27.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will support pupils with learning activities, work with teaching staff, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment. PVG disclosure checks apply, and flexible working arrangements may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during activities under supervision of teaching staff.
• Assist with routines, behaviour management and learning activities to meet individual needs.

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant

Juniper Green Primary School

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Juniper Green Primary School is a co-educational non-denominational primary school administered by City of Edinburgh Education Department. It serves the residents of the Juniper Green, Baberton Mains and Colinton/Hailes areas of Edinburgh, a broad social mix. Most pupils move on to secondary school education at Currie Community High School.
The school is a modern building with excellent educational facilities. There are 14 classes and a term time only nursery. The building has classrooms with flexible space for active learning as well as a playground that is well designed for interesting and active play.
The Headteacher and two Depute Headteachers. All members of the senior leadership team have a teaching commitment. The support staff comprises of a business manager, school administrator, a clerical assistant, a PSO and 12 pupil support assistants. The school has an active and engaged Parent Council. After School Care club is available for pupils from P1-P7.
At Juniper Green Primary staff work together to ensure, we get the right support, in the right way for every child. It is important to us that everyone feels they are a visible, valued and respected part of the Juniper Green family. Staff are included and involved in decisions about the school and the way we work to support our children. We are looking for individuals to join our dynamic team who ideally have previous experience of supporting children and who are committed to providing a high-quality service with enthusiasm and creativity.

For further information please visit our website at www.junipergreenprimary.co.uk.

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 equalities https://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 an assessment 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 page https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

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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