Pupil Support Worker – St Crispin’s School

Job Description

Pupil Support Worker

St Crispin’s School – a special school for primary and secondary age pupils with complex long term additional support needs, primarily intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Salary: £27,257-£29,850 (pro rata for part time and sessional). Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional. Working pattern: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:35 p.m.; Friday 8:25 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

Each class has a maximum of 6 learners. Pupil Support Workers work as part of a class team, alongside the class teacher, to support each learner to reach their full potential.

Desirable experience: working with children with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This post is regulated work with children or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have spent 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. All checks must be satisfactory before an unconditional offer is made.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and can be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. 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.

Equal Opportunities: We comply with the Equality Act 2010 and are a living pay equity organisation.

Candidates may discuss flexible working arrangements at interview.