Pupil Support Worker - Liberton High School

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberton High School is seeking a dedicated Pupil Support Worker to assist in delivering educational support for pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will play an integral role within the school's support provision, encouraging learning and personal development within a caring environment. Join a vibrant community committed to inclusivity and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings, particularly with diverse learning needs.
• Ability to support and engage students in various classes.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in wider classes and within an enhanced support hub.
• Assist a support for learning teacher.

Skills

Experience working with pupils with additional support needs

Job description

Pupil Support Worker
Liberton High School

Salary: £25,322 - £27,727 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)

Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Liberton High School is a non-denominational secondary school with a roll of approximately 900 pupils, working in partnership with our associated primaries of Craigour Park, Gilmerton, Liberton, and Prestonfield to serve our local community in South East Edinburgh. We have a rising roll projected to peak at approximately 1100 within the next four years. We are moving into a new, purpose-built Community Campus, due to be completed in Spring 2026.

The leadership team includes the Head Teacher, three Depute Head Teachers, and a Business Manager. Our staff comprises 65 teachers and 26 support staff. Our vision is 'Everyone Matters', demonstrated daily through our values of being Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. Our dedicated staff are committed to supporting our young people to achieve their potential.

We are seeking to recruit a Pupil Support Worker to work alongside our support for learning teacher within our enhanced support provision. The ideal candidate will have experience working with pupils with additional support needs. The role involves supporting pupils in wider classes across the school and delivering learning supports within our enhanced support hub.

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 continuous months outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, bringing different values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds to our organization.

As part of our efforts to improve our organizational culture and create a positive work environment, we are adopting a new interview approach. Moving from competency-based interviews to a behavioral and technical (skills-based) approach will help us assess how candidates think and how they embody our core behaviors of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility.

Our salary range reflects the starting salary, with annual increases until reaching the top of the range.

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