Job Description
Pupil Support Officer - Fixed term until 2/4/2027Victoria Primary School
Salary: £30,188-£34,452 (pro rata for sessional)Hours; 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to support pupils in meeting their educational, care, and welfare needs. A key focus of this role is ensuring that our children who care experienced, have low SIMD and those with additional support needs can effectively access the curriculum. You will promote better relationships, learning, and behaviour by liaising between the school, young people, and their families to foster mutual understanding. Using evidence-based interventions, you will support the emotional wellbeing of individuals and groups while building strong links with families to remove barriers to involvement in school life. The successful candidate will also be responsible for connecting families with local authority parenting groups and relevant community organisations to create a comprehensive network of support. As a flexible member of staff, you will also provide essential assistance in the school's day-to-day operations as directed by the leadership team.
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.
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