Overview
Pupil Support Officer - fixed term until 26/06/2026
Ferryhill Primary School
Salary £29,173-£33,287 (pro - rata for part - time and sessional)
Hours: 30.75 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Working pattern for the position is Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:00pm, Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Broughton Cluster - Broughton Learning Community is a diverse community situated in the North-West of Edinburgh. We work closely as a cluster developing joint initiatives. We have strong transition links, this enhanced by the cluster counsellors working with pupils both in the primary and high school settings.
Schools in Learning Community: Broughton High School, Granton Primary, Ferryhill Primary, Stockbridge Primary, Flora Stevenson's Primary.
Role and responsibilities
We are recruiting a Pupil Support Officer to work across the Broughton cluster with other School based PSO. The successful candidate will work with children with a range of needs. Training and support will be provided as part of induction and ongoing professional development in the service.
The post will involve building trusting relationships with children and their families and working to maximise attendance across the cluster.
Who should apply
Are you kind, caring and passionate about helping children and families disengaged from learning or experiencing difficulty in their lives? Do children and families respond well to your support? Experienced PSAs or those who can demonstrate these skills and experience are encouraged to apply.
Pre-employment checks and conditions
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.
Diversity, equality and inclusion
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.
Equality information
Find out more about our commitment to equalities
Our approach to how we work
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. 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
Salary progression
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Additional information
Happy to talk flexible working.
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