Pupil Support Assistant - Special School (Term Time)

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at Braidburn Special School for term-time work. The role includes personal care responsibilities and requires a calm, patient, and practical approach.

Training opportunities will be provided to help you support children and young people effectively. Applicants should be conscientious and flexible, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Essential: flexible mindset and ability to use own initiative.
• Past experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Postholder will comply with PVG scheme and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to personal care elements as part of the role.
• Work as part of a school team with colleagues and pupils.
• Participate in training opportunities to support work with children and young people.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexible mindset

Initiative

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at Braidburn Special School for term-time work. The role includes personal care responsibilities and requires a calm, patient, and practical approach.

Training opportunities will be provided to help you support children and young people effectively. Applicants should be conscientious and flexible, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.