Pupil Support Worker - Edinburgh

The Social Care Community Partnership; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is hiring Pupil Support Assistants for Edinburgh schools. The role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, fostering teamwork, and assisting teachers during learning activities. This position is full-time, during school term time, offering £13.81 per hour with holiday pay savings.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills essential.
• SVQ2 in Early Years preferred.
• Experience with children/adults with complex needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils in classroom and organized activities.
• Support teamwork and cooperation among pupils.
• Provide support to teachers as planned.
• Supervise tasks set by teachers.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Education

SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant - Edinburgh - Full-Time Opportunities Available!

The Social Care Community Partnership are currently recruiting for Pupil Support Assistants for schools for children with complex additional support requirements and autism.

The contract on offer is 28/30 hours - School term time only.

The working pattern is Monday to Thursday 8:40am - 3:30pm and Friday 8:40am - 12:20pm, however this can differ slightly dependant on the school. You will be expected to take any holidays during the school holidays and not during term time.

Salary: 13.81 p/h plus 1.40 per hour saved up for you for Holiday Pay/Pension - Weekly Pay.

Qualifications and Experience:

• It is essential to have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education is desirable.
• Experience working with Children or Adults with additional/complex support needs is desirable.

Job details:

• Assisting all pupils within the school environment by assisting them in the classroom and organised activities.
• Supporting pupils working together to encourage teamwork and cooperation.
• Providing support to the teacher and pupils in classroom learning/work as planned as part of the teacher's programme.
• Supervising and supporting groups in follow-up tasks set by the teacher.
• Assisting in the use of play and craft activities.
• Assisting pupils with using computer software and equipment.

For more information about this job opportunity, please click apply and submit your CV to The Social Care Community Partnership or contact Karen Anderson on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

About The Social Care Community Partnership:

The Social Care Community Partnership is Scotland's premier social care recruitment agency, sourcing and placing Social Care professionals, support staff and administrators throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Established in 2006, quality is built into everything we do; from day-to- day recruitment and selection processes, to The Social Care Community Partnership employees and to the Local Authorities, Government bodies and Third Sector/Non-Governmental Organisations that we work with. The client groups we work with range from Children and Families, Adults, Disabilities, Youth Offending and more. We recognise that our Social Care professionals make daily decisions that affect the lives of thousands of vulnerable people. The Social Care Community Partnership also has Investors in People Gold Award Status and Investors in Young People Award.