At a Glance
- Tasks: Support secondary-aged learners with diverse needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Woodlands School, a vibrant special school in beautiful Currie, Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or support roles, with a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 27257 - 29850 £ per year.
Pupil Support Worker - Fixed term until 20/12/2027
Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 10.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional (Thursday 6.5 hours, Friday 4 hours)
Woodlands School opened in 2008 is a Special School in Currie, Edinburgh, providing personalised education for secondary-aged learners with a wide range of learning disabilities. The school is set in an attractive campus, in a beautiful wooded area named Roley's Wood, which we share with Currie Community High School.
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.
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.
Pupil Support Worker - Woodlands School - 15215_1782212617 in Currie employer: CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Woodlands School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued. Located in the serene setting of Currie, Edinburgh, we offer meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of secondary-aged learners with learning disabilities, while being part of a supportive community that prioritises respect, integrity, and flexibility.
