Pupil Support Worker - Stenhouse Primary School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Pupil Support Worker for Stenhouse Primary School in Edinburgh. The role involves supporting pupils with autism and other complex needs in a specialised provision (ESB). The post is part-time, with 11 hours per week across 39 weeks per session, Monday to Thursday 11:30am–2:15pm.

An PVG check/update and overseas criminal record check if applicable are required. You will work in two classes, alongside two teachers, a part-time Early Years Practitioner,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in ESB across two classes.
• Work in both classes per the timetable.
• Assist two class teachers and EYP in delivering learning activities.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Self-motivated

Patience

Team player

Job description

Pupil Support Worker

Stenhouse Primary School

Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro rata for part time & sessional)

Hours: 11 per week, 39 weeks sessional

The working days are Monday to Thursday 11.30am – 2.15pm

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 undertake 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. An unconditional 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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