School jobs in Brazil

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £16.14 - £17.24

Temporary until March 2026.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:00-16:15
Friday, 08:00-13:15
To start asap.

Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.

We are seeking a suitably qualified School and Family Support Worker to join our team at Pinkie St Peter's Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with class teachers, the senior leadership team, our pupils and families to improve pupil outcomes in attendance, achievement and social and emotional goals. If you are passionate about making a difference to our most vulnerable children and young people then we would love to hear from you.

The School and Family Support Worker will provide a vital link between home and school, removing barriers, promoting engagement, and supporting the whole family unit.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable young people and families, and a sound understanding of community support networks and agencies.

To support the school in liaising with families and carers, to improve pupil outcomes in relation to attendance, safeguarding and social, emotional and academic achievement.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to SVQ Level 1, General Standard Grade, National 4 or equivalent in English.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.