Pupil Support Assistant - Pentland Primary School

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

Job summary

Pentland Primary School in Edinburgh is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant to support learners through small group interventions and 1:1 assistance, across numeracy, literacy, health and wellbeing. The role involves working with pupils in a regulated environment; PVG scheme checks are required, and the successful candidate will need to stay calm under pressure, be patient, flexible and solution-focused.

Training opportunities may be provided.

Qualifications

• Supports learners through numeracy, literacy or wellbeing interventions.
• Provides 1:1 support and small group interventions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support for pupils.
• Assist with health, wellbeing and daily classroom activities.
• Follow school routines and safeguarding policies.

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant
Pentland Primary School

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part time & sessional)
Hours: 25 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Pentland Primary are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team as Pupil Support Assistants. Our P.S.As provide support to meet the needs of our learners through small group interventions and 1-1 support, which may be numeracy, literacy or health and wellbeing related.

The role of supporting 1-1 can be a physical one that requires patience, a flexible mindset, and the ability to use initiative.The successful candidate will need to be able to stay calm under pressure and be solution focused.

Working as part of our team, there may be training opportunities to support you when working with our pupils with Additional Support Needs.

The working hours will follow a similar work pattern below:

Mon – Thurs 8:45 – 3.15, Fri 8.45 – 12.25

Pentland, a large primary school in South West Edinburgh benefits from a diverse catchment of approximately 550 children (18 classes plus Nursery)

Newly co-created School Values ‘we are ambitious, we are safe, we are kind’ underpin daily interactions & goals. Pentland has a wonderful positive & nurturing ethos sustained by a fantastic team of teaching & support staff.

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

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

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.