At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with additional needs in learning, wellbeing, and personal care.
- Company: Murrayburn Primary, a diverse and inclusive school in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a committed team focused on respect, integrity, and flexibility.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pupils with additional support needs.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children needing support is essential.
The predicted salary is between 27257 - 29850 £ per year.
Pupil Support Worker in the Enhanced Support Base.
Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 per year
Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks per year
Murrayburn Primary is located in the Sighthill area of the city. We have 10 mainstream classes, 3 enhanced support base classes with a maximum of 8 pupils, and a nursery class. Our Enhanced Support Base educates pupils that have additional support needs and often an autism diagnosis. Experience working with pupils that need support in learning, wellbeing, and personal care is vital.
Each class has a Teacher and 2 Pupil Support Workers, and we also have Nursery Nurses that work with the team to provide a nurture space and additional support.
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 - Murrayburn Primary - 16383_1789048543 employer: City of Edinburgh Council
Stockbridge Primary School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where Early Years Practitioners can thrive. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on diversity, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to a nurturing atmosphere for children. Located in Edinburgh, the school promotes flexible working arrangements and values the unique perspectives of all staff members, making it a rewarding place to build a career in early years education.
