Pupil Support Officer - Stenhouse Primary School (Enhanced Support Base)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pupil Support Officer to join their Enhanced Support Base. This role is vital for supporting children with autism and complex needs in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work alongside a passionate team, fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and flexibility. With a commitment to professional development, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. If you are enthusiastic and motivated to support diverse learning needs, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting children with autism and complex needs.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the Enhanced Support Base with their learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Experience with children with additional support needs

Teamwork

Nurturing learning environment

Professional development

Job description

Location: Stenhouse Primary School, 4 Saughton Mains Street, Edinburgh, EH11 3HH

Pupil Support Officer - Enhanced Support Base

Stenhouse Primary School

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)

Hours: 20.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

We are looking for a Pupil Support Officer to join the team in our Enhanced Support Base.

The ESB is a specialised provision attended by children with a diagnosis of autism and other complex needs. As of August 2024, there will be two classes with eight pupils each, supported by two class teachers, two EYPs, and three Pupil Support Assistants. The successful candidate will work in both classes. We seek someone with significant experience supporting children with additional support needs, who is enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated, understanding, and patient. The ability to work in a nurturing learning environment and as a strong team player is essential, along with a passion for ongoing professional development.

The working times are:

• Monday 8.00am - 4.30pm
• Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm
• Friday 8.00am – 1.15pm

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Candidates who have spent three or more months outside the UK in the last five years will require an Overseas Criminal Record Check. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of these checks.

We aim to foster an organisational culture that values diversity and inclusion, creating a great workplace for all. Our recruitment process has shifted from competency-based to behavioural and technical assessments to better understand how candidates align with our values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility.

We are committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued and included, recognizing the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Our salary range typically reflects the starting salary with annual increases up to the top of the range.

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