At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young learners in reaching their full potential in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Wardie Primary School, a caring and inclusive community in North Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to creating a great workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for supporting students and a commitment to a positive ethos.
The predicted salary is between 26806 - 27032 £ per year.
Wardie Primary School is situated in North Edinburgh and is part of the Trinity Cluster. The school roll is 450 with a 40 place nursery. We have 22 teaching staff and 27 support staff including Administrator, Clerical Assistants, Pupil Support Assistants, Early Years Officer, Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Assistants, and Early Years Domestics.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and caring individual who is committed to supporting our young people to meet their full potential. We are committed to supporting all learners and their families in a respectful, caring and nurturing environment. The candidate should be dedicated to driving forward our positive ethos and be someone who can make decisions with confidence.
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.
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.
To help achieve our goal of improving our organisational culture and creating a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring our behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.
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 Assistant - Wardie Primary School employer: The City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the community. As a Breakfast Club Assistant at St Catherine's RC Primary School, you will enjoy flexible hours, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities for personal growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young pupils in a vibrant city.
Contact Details:
The City of Edinburgh Council Recruitment Team
