At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils' educational and welfare needs in a collaborative school environment.
- Company: Forthview Primary School, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or support roles, with a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 30188 - 34452 £ per year.
Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Initially based at Forthview Primary but will then work between the other schools within the Learning Community.
Working collaboratively as a member of the team within all education establishments, help pupils meet their educational, care and welfare needs, ensuring those with intensive and complex and/or a high level of language support needs can effectively access the curriculum.
Support the development and delivery of individual, group and whole school approaches and programmes in one or more specialist areas, including, but not restricted to:
- Bilingual Support
- Attendance
- Care Experienced
- De-escalation
- Neurodiversity
To be flexible and provide support and assistance in the day-to-day operations of the school as directed by the school leadership team.
The support needs of the child or young person may include significant social, emotional and behavioural needs requiring provision of a high level of support for dysregulated behaviour.
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.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page.
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 Officer - Forthview Primary School - 14978_1781102756 in Edinburgh employer: CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Forthview Primary School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the school offers opportunities for professional development while promoting a culture of respect, integrity, and flexibility. Located in Edinburgh, the school values diversity and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups, ensuring that all employees feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils.
