Pupil Support Assistant - Enhanced Support Base Broughton High School Salary: £25,905-£26,111 (pro-rata for part time and sessional) Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional Monday to Friday 08:15 - 15:45 Broughton High School is founded on the values of respect, inclusion and integrity. We have high aspirations for our young people and believe that together we achieve more. Located to the north of Edinburgh's City Centre, our school building is a superb example of modern architecture: its appearance inspires those who learn and work here, and it operates very effectively in a learning environment. Broughton fully integrates and embraces three specialist provisions into the life and work of the school: the Edinburgh Music School, the SFA Performance School and the Specialist Dance Unit. We believe in enabling every young person to fulfil their potential as an individual and as a member of their wider community. We emphasise the importance of excellent teaching and learning and strive to deliver flexible learning pathways that meet the needs of all young people. Broughton High School is recruiting a Pupil Support Assistant in our ESB to support children's transitions from primary school, build social and communication skills and support positive destinations. Experienced Pupil Support Assistants (PSA) or those who can demonstrate experience of working with children with additional support needs (S1-S4) and their families, are encouraged to apply. You are hard-working, with a positive outlook. You are organised and efficient, able to carry out administrative duties (aligned with GIRFEC) whilst being flexible and positive. You are the kind of person who can quickly establish rapport with children, families and colleagues. As PSA, you will be part of enhanced staffing within the ESB. The ESB is led by a Curriculum Leader, and you will work alongside them and a PSO to plan and deliver suitable activities to support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs. All successful candidates will be given intensive training to help them carry out their role. 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. Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs View Pupil Support Assistant Job Pack View Sessional Working Information