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

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting a Pupil Support Assistant for St Andrew's Fox Covert RC Primary School. The role focuses on supporting pupil learning and wellbeing, with an emphasis on pupils with barriers to learning and Additional Support Needs.

Hours are 15.5 per week across 39 weeks sessional terms. The post requires PVG scheme compliance and safeguarding checks; applications from those with 1:1 support experience are encouraged.

Formación

• Experience providing 1:1 pupil support or assisting differentiated learning activities.
• PVG Scheme membership or update required; overseas checks may apply for time outside UK.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with learning and wellbeing needs to ensure inclusion.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver differentiated activities.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Conocimientos

1:1 pupil support

Differentiated learning

Descripción del empleo

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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