Supervisory Assistant (DR) - Preston Street Primary School

Lunchtime Playground Supervisor
Preston Street Primary School

Hours: 8 per week, 38 weeks sessional
Salary: £26,205 -£26,525 (pro rata for part time and sessional)

Mon - Thurs 11.45am - 1.45pm

Preston Street Primary School is looking for two people to join our friendly team on a part time basis, Monday to Thursday 11.45am - 1.45pm. To provide supervision to children during non-teaching times, namely when in the playground and/or in the dining room.

Duties will include: Supervision of the pupils in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises. Ancillary associated duties (e.g. cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are clean etc.) To ensure the maintenance of good order and discipline.

Our successful candidates will have an understanding the needs of children and be able to respond appropriately.

The would need to be able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents and have an awareness of Health and Safety regulations

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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