Pupil Support Assistant - Victoria Primary School

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

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at Victoria Primary School in Edinburgh. The role is a fixed-term position until 02 April 2027, supporting pupils across 39 weeks per year with 27.5 hours per week.

The post offers a pro-rated salary of £26,806 to £27,032 and requires collaboration with teachers to remove learning barriers. Applicants with experience in pupil support and delivering differentiated activities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing pupil support and assisting in differentiated learning activities.
• Willingness to work as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Remove barriers to learning and support the wellbeing of pupils.
• Collaborate with class teachers and other pupil support assistants to plan and deliver differentiated activities.

Skills

Pupil support

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant - Fixed term until02/04/2027
Victoria Primary School

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rated for part time and sessional)
Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks per year

Founded in 1844, Victoria Primary school promotes high standards of achievement for all learners in all aspects of school life. We recognise that children learn best when they feel secure and seen and that they engage most deeply when their senses are awakened.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing Pupil Support Assistant to work as a member of our school team. In this role you will collaboratively with class teachers and other pupil support assistants to remove all barriers to learning and ensure that the educational and wellbeing needs of all our pupils are met. Applications from candidates with previous experience of providing pupil support and assisting in the delivery of differentiated learning activities are encouraged.

We focus on developing the whole child, including social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills, all while helping build a love of learning.

Victoria Primary School is part of the Trinity cluster of schools. The roll is approximately 356, spread over 15 classes.

Our staff consists of Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and Business Manager, 18 class teachers, an Additional Support for Learning Teacher, a family support teacher, Specialist Teacher of PE and instructors of strings. Our support staff include a School Administrator, Clerical Assistant, 2 Pupil Support Officers and 12 Pupil Support Assistants.

The nursery is an integral part of the whole school establishment which currentlycaters for ninety 3-5year olds and eight 2 year olds. The team is led by two Senior Early Years Officers who are supported by3Early Years Officers,8Early Years Practitioners,4EYAs and2Domestic Assistant.

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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