Pupil Support Assistant - St Andrew's Fox Covert Primary School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant for St Andrew's Fox Covert RC Primary School in Edinburgh. This part-time post (15.5 hours per week across 39 weeks) offers a pro-rata salary of £26,806–£27,032 and requires PVG scheme checks.

The role focuses on supporting pupils with barriers to learning and providing inclusive education within a collaborative school team. Applicants with experience delivering 1:1 pupil support and differentiated learning activities are

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 pupil support.
• Assisting in the delivery of differentiated learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of the school team to support pupils with barriers to learning and those with Additional Support Needs.
• Ensure educational and wellbeing needs are met and pupils are fully included in school life.

Skills

1:1 pupil support

Differentiated learning

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant
St Andrew's Fox Covert RC Primary School

Salary: £26,806-£27,032 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 15.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

St Andrew's Fox Covert is a Roman Catholic primary school. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Support Assistant to work collaboratively as a member of our school team. This role is central to ensuring that the educational and wellbeing needs of pupils, particularly those with barriers to learning and Additional Support Needs are met and fully included in the life of the school. Applications from candidates with previous experience providing 1:1 pupil support and assisting in the delivery of differentiated learning activities are particularly encouraged.

Working hours are: Monday & Tuesday 08:40 to 15:20, and Friday 8.40-12.05

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 anassessment 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 pageOur 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.

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