Pupil Support Worker - Stenhouse Primary School

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Worker for Stenhouse Primary School in Edinburgh. The role is part-time (15.5 hours per week, 39 weeks) with sessions and duties centred on supporting pupils with autism and other complex needs in a nurturing learning environment.

Hours are Monday and Thursday 8:30–15:15, and Friday 8:30–12:15. PVG checks are required, with additional overseas or UK verification as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with additional support needs.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated and patient.
• Strong team player with ability to reflect on practice.

Responsabilités

• Support two classes (eight pupils per class) in Stenhouse Primary School.
• Work across multiple mornings/afternoons as per hours: Mon & Thu 8:30–15:15, Fri 8:30–12:15.
• Participate in PVG Scheme checks and obtain necessary pre-employment checks.

Description du poste

Pupil Support Worker
Stenhouse Primary School
Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro rata for part time & sessional)
Hours: 15.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

The working hours are: Monday & Thursday: 8.30am – 3.15pm Friday: 8.30am – 12.15pm

The ESB is a specialised provision which is attended by children who have a diagnosis of autism and other complex needs. We have two classes with eight pupils in each, supported by two class teachers, one part-time EYP and six Pupil Support Workers. The successful candidate will work in both classes. We are looking for someone with experience of supporting children with additional support needs as well as someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated, understanding and has patience to support our young people in a nurturing learning environment. Being a strong team player is essential as is the ability to reflect on practice.

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 an assessment 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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