Pupil Support Assistant - Colinton Primary School

Colinton Primary School is a non-denominational Primary School serving the area of South West Edinburgh. It is part of the Firrhill Learning Community comprising Bonaly, Longstone, Oxgangs, and Pentland Primaries. The Cluster Schools work closely together and are very supportive of each other. The catchment includes both Dreghorn and Redford Barracks, with many military children attending the school, resulting in a transient school roll. There are 7 classes and a nursery, with an impressive outdoor area used by all pupils. Our school provides a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment for approximately 180 children, with excellent opportunities for learning and play both indoors and outdoors.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a nurture-based approach who can show initiative. This position involves working as part of a team with our Class Teachers and Support for Learning Teacher. The successful candidates will most likely have experience in:

• Providing pupil support in numeracy and literacy
• Working 1:1 with children who have additional support needs, such as ADHD and Autism

A current first aid certificate would also be desirable. Good basic education and standard of Maths and English to SQA standard grade level or equivalent, or previous relevant experience is required. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, along with planning and organisational skills, are essential.

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 outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

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 individuals, care-experienced individuals, carers, and LGBT+ individuals 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 ensure 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 include an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options.