Pupil Support Officer - Craigroyston Community High School - 10433_1752836672

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Pupil Support Officer to join a dedicated team at Craigroyston Primary School. The role focuses on supporting children's assessment and promoting inclusion, particularly for vulnerable learners. Candidates must have an SVQ 3 or equivalent qualification. The position offers a supportive work environment and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold SVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant subjects.
• Experience in supporting children and young people.
• Skills in fostering emotional health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and planning for children and families.
• Promote inclusion for vulnerable learners.
• Develop play-based approaches to engage learners.

Skills

Effective co-regulation

De-escalation techniques

Attunement

Developing play-based approaches

Education

SVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant subjects

Job description

Pupil Support Officer
Craigroyston Primary School

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic individual to join our pupil support team as a Pupil Support Officer. The role involves supporting assessment, planning, and direct support for children, young people, and their families, focusing on relationships and emotional health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work with individuals and groups across all stages to promote inclusion, especially for our most vulnerable learners. Essential skills include effective co-regulation, de-escalation, and attunement. Developing play-based approaches indoors and outdoors to motivate and engage learners is a key aspect of the role. In return, we offer a welcoming environment and professional development opportunities.

Our school values include 'respect, empathy, resilience, and ambition,' which guide our daily activities and long-term goals, supported by a positive outlook and warm approach.

The ideal candidate must hold SVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant subjects.

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If the candidate has spent three or more months outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will also be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and helps us better serve our community.

In our efforts to improve our organizational culture and create a positive working environment, we are adopting a new interview approach that focuses on behavioral and technical skills, emphasizing our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility.

The salary range reflects initial starting pay and will increase annually until it reaches the top of the range.

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