At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and encourage students to maximise their learning and emotional wellbeing.
- Company: Prestonfield Primary School, a warm and inclusive environment in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, nurturing work environment, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and support their growth.
- Qualifications: Nurturing attitude and ability to build positive relationships.
The predicted salary is between 26806 - 27032 £ per year.
Pupil Support Assistant - Fixed term until 29/06/2027
Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 20 per week, 39 weeks sessional
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Prestonfield Primary School for an enthusiastic Pupil Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be someone who is nurturing in their approach and is capable of building positive relationships with our pupils, parents and staff. Pupil Support Assistants are required to join the Support for Learning team assisting and encouraging students with the ultimate aim of maximising attainment and support for all pupils. For a Pupil Support Assistant, this is a highly rewarding environment where you will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
Prestonfield Primary School is a warm, inclusive primary school and nursery located in the south-east of Edinburgh. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported to succeed. At the heart of Prestonfield's ethos is a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships.
Pupil Support Assistants do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays; however, total salary is paid in 12 equal monthly payments over the year. 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. 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.
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.
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