At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist pupils with additional support needs in various school environments.
- Company: Dalry Primary School is located just a 5-minute walk from Haymarket Station.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £26,806 to £27,032, pro-rata for part-time roles.
- Other info: Permanent & Fixed Term Post until 29/06/2027, working 26.08 hours per week.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team dedicated to meeting the educational needs of all pupils.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Pupil Support Assistant and good basic education required.
The predicted salary is between 26806 - 27032 £ per year.
Pupil Support Assistant Dalry Primary School – 5 minutes walk from Haymarket Station. Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro‑rata for part‑time and sessional). 26.08 hours per week, 39 weeks sessional. Contract: Permanent & Fixed Term Post until 29/06/2027. Hours: Mon‑Thurs 08:50‑15:15 (15+30 minute break), Fri 08:50‑12:30 (15 minute break).
Responsibilities:
- Assist in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all pupils.
- Support pupils with additional support needs to access the curriculum on a one‑to‑one basis.
- Provide support, assistance and encouragement in classroom, playground and throughout the school learning environment.
- Work outdoors and indoors across all floors of a Victorian building with multiple stairs.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience as a Pupil Support Assistant and supporting children with additional support needs.
- Good basic education; Maths and English to SQA standard grade level or equivalent.
- Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
Required Checks:
- Regulated work with children and protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
- Preferred candidate will join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG update check.
- Overseas Criminal Record Check for those who have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more abroad in the last 5 years.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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.
Interview process: We will assess how you bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Pupil Support Assistant - Dalry Primary School employer: Diversity Dashboard
Dalry Primary School offers a competitive salary and values diversity in its workforce. Located near Haymarket Station, the school fosters an inclusive environment, ensuring all applicants are considered fairly based on skills and experience.
