Pupil Support Officer - Fixed term until 31/03/2027
Hours: 21 hours per week, 39 weeks sessional
Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (Pro rata for part time and sessional)
Working hours & Start date
8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (less unpaid breaks). Planned start date: Monday 10 August 2026.
Responsibilities
* Planning and implementing tailored support for primary aged pupils with additional learning needs, including fine & gross motor skills, social and communication skills, and academic support in and out of class.
* Providing support to improve school attendance.
* Collaborating with teachers and support staff to deliver effective, individualised support.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants must have experience working with primary aged pupils with identified additional support needs. Previous completion of LIAM (Let's Introduce Anxiety Management) training is beneficial; training can be provided.
Regulatory requirements (PVG & Criminal Record Checks)
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Candidates will be required to join or update the PVG Scheme, and to provide an overseas criminal record check if they have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK within the last 5 years.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals feel valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles and from people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neuro divergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, who are currently under represented. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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