Pupil Support Worker (Inclusion) - Musselburgh Grammar School

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £15.52 - £16.58
This is a 38 week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time only.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:10-15:25
Friday, 08:00-12:15
To start asap.

Musselburgh Grammar School is a vibrant and ambitious secondary, serving the town of Musselburgh and the nearby village of Whitecraig. The Musselburgh community is strong and lively and the Grammar sits proudly at the heart of it.  Musselburgh is the largest town in East Lothian, has easy access to the City Bypass and is only 5 miles east of Edinburgh city centre with excellent bus and train links. 

We have approximately 800 pupils and over 80 staff in total. Our school motto is ‘Striving for Excellence – Caring for All' and we are ambitious for all of our young people.

Our pupil-centred approach and ambition for young people is also reflected in our school values of Honesty, Determination and Respect. Continuing to improve attainment and achievement is our key objective, along with ensuring that our youngsters develop all the skills required for a positive and successful life after school, and we continue to record excellent exam results year on year. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurturing, organised and caring individual to join our forward thinking Pupil Support team, with a specific focus on supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of our young people. If you share our high expectations for young people, and are ready to make the step in your career to be a key part of driving our school forward, we warmly welcome your application.

The Pupil Support Worker (Inclusion and Nurture) is a vital role within our school aimed at improving the attendance, engagement and attainment of our pupils.

The successful candidate will work within our Inclusion and Nurture department. 60% of pupils currently working within the department are in receipt of Free School Meals, 34% of pupils live within SIMD 1 – 3 and 65% of pupils reside within SIMD 1 – 4.

Please note that although we would prefer a start time of 8.10am, we can be flexible with this for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Support for Pupils

- Provide targeted support to pupils within the Inclusion and Nurture department, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

- Develop and implement individual support plans for pupils to address barriers to learning and participation.

- Monitor and track pupil attendance, engagement, and academic progress, and implement interventions where necessary.

- Support pupils in developing social and emotional skills, resilience, and self-confidence.

Collaboration and Communication

Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to support pupil needs.

Communicate effectively with parents and carers to ensure they are involved in their child's education and progress.

Liaise with the school's Curriculum Leader of Inclusion and Nurture to ensure a coordinated approach to pupil support.

Work closely with partner agencies such as parents/carers, Social Work and Police.

Program Development

Contribute to the development and implementation of nurture and inclusion programs within the school.

Assist in organising and delivering workshops, group sessions, and extracurricular activities aimed at promoting inclusion and wellbeing.

Data and Reporting

Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and support interventions

Job Details

As part of the Pupil Support Team, provide support to secondary aged pupils (including Pupil Support Base) with a range of social emotional and behavioural difficulties in accordance with agreed aims, objectives and standards

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
A minimum of SVQ1/Standard Grade General level English/Maths or National 4 English/Maths or Literacy/Numeracy or Intermediate 1 Communication/Numeracy and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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