Pupil Support Worker - Westfield Secondary School

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

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council invites applications for a Pupil Support Worker at Westfield Secondary School. The post is 30 hours per week across 39 weeks sessional, with pro-rata salary £27,257–£29,850. The role supports pupils with additional support needs in a nurturing environment and requires PVG scheme checks.

There is a mobility clause allowing future relocation to another school. We offer training opportunities and emphasise teamwork and dedication to helping our children and young

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional support needs is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASN in lessons and activities as part of a team.
• Assist teachers and monitor pupil wellbeing and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Pupil Support Worker
Westfield Secondary School

Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional

The City of Edinburgh Council would like to invite applications from candidates who wish to apply for a Pupil Support Worker post.

Westfield Secondary School is a non-denominational, additional support needs school for secondary age learners with a wide range of ASN. The school provides a nurturing environment in which attainment and achievement are supported through the development of positive relationships and high levels of personalisation.

We are looking for conscientious, committed candidates with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. You will be working as part of a team and there will be many training opportunities to support you in working with our children and young people. Previous experience of working in a school would be desirable.

Please note that these posts have a mobility clause meaning there is a chance successful candidates could be moved to a different school in the future.

* Note - Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part time posts.

Example: A PSW on Grade 4with less than 5 years' service working 30 hours per week for 39weeks, would be paid:

At lowest scale point:£27,257 x 45.6/52.18 weeks x 30/36 hours = £19,850 per year (£1,654 per month before tax/NI)

At highest scale point:£29,850 x 45.6/52.18 weeks x 30/36 hours = £21,738 per year (£1,812 per month before tax/NI)

PSWs do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays, however total salary is paid in 12 equal monthly payments, over the year. There are also opportunities to work in a holiday hub provision during the school holidays for successful candidates looking to work during the school holidays.

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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