Pupil Support Assistant — Part-Time, Fixed Term

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

Job summary

Colinton Primary School in Edinburgh is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant on a fixed term basis until 29 June 2027. This part‑time post is 20 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with hours 08:45–12:50 (Mon–Thu) and 08:45–12:25 (Fri).

You will work with Class Teachers and the Support for Learning Teacher to support pupils in numeracy and literacy. The successful candidate will typically have experience with 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs and hold or be working towards a First

Qualifications

• Experience of providing pupil support in numeracy and literacy.
• Experience with 1:1 support for pupils with additional support needs (e.g., ADHD, Autism).
• First aid certificate desirable.
• Good communication, planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team with Class Teachers and Support for Learning Teacher.
• Provide pupil support in numeracy and literacy as needed.
• Support pupils with additional needs and monitor progress.

Skills

Pupil support

Numeracy

Literacy

1:1 support

Education

Maths & English to SQA level

Relevant experience

Job description

Colinton Primary School in Edinburgh is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant on a fixed term basis until 29 June 2027. This part‑time post is 20 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with hours 08:45–12:50 (Mon–Thu) and 08:45–12:25 (Fri).

You will work with Class Teachers and the Support for Learning Teacher to support pupils in numeracy and literacy. The successful candidate will typically have experience with 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs and hold or be working towards a First