Overview
Pupil Support Officer - Fixed term until 26/06/2026. Gracemount Learning Community comprises Gracemount Primary, Frogston Primary and Gracemount High School (Gracemount). Salary: £29,173-£33,287 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional). Hours: 8 per week, 39 weeks sessional.
Responsibilities
* Provide pupil support across the Gracemount Learning Community (Gracemount Primary, Frogston Primary and Gracemount High School).
* Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff to enable better learning and behaviour.
* Implement outdoor learning initiatives and contribute to developing the outdoor learning provision across the learning community.
* Be a dynamic, creative contributor focused on improving the lives and outcomes of young people, particularly those with significant additional needs.
* Work flexibly with the learning community to support equity and closing the attainment gap.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience and skills in outdoor learning preferred.
* This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults; the preferred candidate will be required to join or update the PVG Scheme.
* If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required; this check must be provided before employment.
* An unconditional offer and commencement are subject to satisfactory outcomes of pre-employment PVG and overseas checks.
* Internal candidates require line manager approval for secondment.
Organisational culture and interview process
We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. The organisation aims to be aspirational, build resilience and remove barriers to learning. We are moving to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based interview approach, with emphasis on how you demonstrate Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility in your work.
We are happy to discuss flexible working.
Additional information
View the Pupil Support Officer job pack and related documents for further information. Standard salary progression applies within the stated range.
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