Pupil Support Assistant - Castleview Primary School

Children, Education and Justice Services

Pupil Support Assistant
Castleview Primary School (North East Edinburgh)

Salary: £25,905 - £26,111 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)*
Hours: 27.20 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Castleview is looking for committed and enthusiastic individual to work collaboratively as members of the school team assisting in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all pupils across the school ensuring those with additional support needs can effectively access their learning in an inclusive, safe and nurturing setting with every opportunity to reach their full potential.

This post involves supporting pupils across our school and nursery who may have complex physical, developmental or emotional needs. They will provide support and assistance in the day-to-day operations of the school such as playground support, small group/one to one support work with children or as directed by the Head Teacher or nominated staff to enable pupils to fully access the Learning & Teaching across the curriculum.

Castleview is situated in an area of positive action and all our staff must be confident in managing distressed behaviours and learning issues. The school team is dedicated to increasing the life chances of our school family and as a result the expectations are high for all team members, including confidence in supporting Outdoor Learning experiences as we see this as a key strategy to support inclusion, to raise attainment for all and to improve the health and wellbeing of our pupils. To learn more about our work at Castleview Primary School visit our website at www.castleview.edin.sch.uk

* Note - Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part time posts.

PSAs do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays, however total salary is paid in 12 equal monthly payments, over the year. There are also opportunities to work in a holiday hub provision during the school holidays for successful candidates looking to work during the school holidays.

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.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

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 Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

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.

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