Pupil Support Worker - Drummond Community High School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; In loco; GBP 27.000 - 30.000; Part-time

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The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting two Pupil Support Workers for Drummond Community High School in Edinburgh city centre. The post is regulated work with PVG checks and an opportunity to support pupils with diverse needs.

You will work one-to-one with a pupil as part of the Support for Learning Team, using effective communication to foster progress and inclusion across S1 to S6 settings.

Competenze

• Experience in the secondary sector preferred.
• Strong communication and commitment to pupil progress.

Mansioni

• Work one-to-one with a pupil as part of the Support for Learning Team.
• Contribute to supporting pupil progress and inclusive practice across the school.
• Complete PVG Scheme checks and any required overseas checks if applicable.

Conoscenze

One-to-one support

Good communication

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Pupil Support Worker - fixed term until 30/06/2028
Drummond Community High School
Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro-rata part-time and sessional)
Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Drummond Community High School is a fully comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school based in Edinburgh city centre. We have a growing school roll. We pride ourselves on Nurturing Big Ambitions and this school vision permeates every aspect of our diverse and inclusive school community. Our pathways of support are designed to ensure that every young person develops their academic potential, talents, interests and abilities and we offer a wide range of opportunities across the curriculum from S1 to S6 to prepare learners for their future positive destination.

The school is located very close to the centre of Edinburgh, with some parking however also excellent transport links via tram, bus and train, to all areas of the city and surrounding areas.

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic Pupil Support Workers to join our Support for Learning Team, to work one to one with a pupil. The PSW will ideally have relevant experience in the secondary sector. Good communication and a commitment to supporting appropriate pupil progress are essential to this post.

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 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.

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