Pupil Support & Wellbeing Assistant (Primary)

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

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at St Francis RC Primary School in Edinburgh. The role involves 1-1 support for pupils with additional support needs, personal care, medication administration, and assisting with learning activities within a collaborative school team.

Applicants should be committed to safeguarding, flexible in their approach, and willing to engage in ongoing professional development and attendance at required PVG checks.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional support needs.
• Ability to follow instruction and work with teams.
• PVG Scheme check required or willing to apply.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support to pupils with additional support needs.
• Provide personal care to children as required.
• Administer medication and document accordingly.
• Support learning activities and reading interventions.
• Contribute to individual learning plans and reviews.
• Monitor pupil safety and report concerns.
• Assist with transitions and playground supervision.
• Participate in professional development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Support pupils with ASN

Personal care

Record keeping

Flexible working

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at St Francis RC Primary School in Edinburgh. The role involves 1-1 support for pupils with additional support needs, personal care, medication administration, and assisting with learning activities within a collaborative school team.

Applicants should be committed to safeguarding, flexible in their approach, and willing to engage in ongoing professional development and attendance at required PVG checks.