Pupil Support Assistant - St Cuthbert's RC Primary School

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

Job summary

St Cuthbert's RC Primary School is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term to 12/02/2027). The role is part-time, 9 hours per week over 39 weeks, with duties including assisting pupils with additional needs and supporting wellbeing.

The post involves the PVG check and working within a decant arrangement, with supervision by school leadership. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, help pupils access education and participate in daily activities both in and out of the

Qualifications

• Empathetic and resilient approach to pupils and colleagues.
• Ability to support pupils with additional support needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional support needs to access education.
• Support pupils' care, wellbeing and daily routines.
• Assist in day-to-day operation of the school as directed by leadership.
• Support pupils during outdoor activities.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant - Fixed Term to 12/02/2027

St Cuthbert's RC Primary School

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part-time and sessional)

Hours: 9 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Working pattern: Thursday 8.55 am to 3.20pm, Friday 8.55 am to 12.30 pm

St Cuthbert's RC Primary is looking for an empathetic and resilient Pupil Support Assistant to join our Pupil Support Team.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively as a member of a team in our school which currently has 7 classes. They will support pupils with additional support needs to access education and have their care and wellbeing needs met. They will be flexible and provide support and assistance in the day-to-day operation of the school, as directed by the school leadership team. The support needs of children or young people may include social, emotional and behavioural needs requiring provision of support for dysregulated behaviour. Pupil Support Assistants also support pupils during outdoor activities.

St Cuthbert's RC Primary is currently decanted between St Peter's RC /Canaan Lane Primary Schools. Staff and pupils meet at St Cuthbert's daily at 8.55 am and travel by coach to the decant schools. Staff and pupils also return by coach back to St Cuthbert's at the end of each day.

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. An unconditional 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 an assessment 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 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.