Pupil Support Assistant – Corstorphine Primary School

Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant

Corstorphine Primary School is recruiting an empathetic Pupil Support Assistant to join our talented Pupil Support Team.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a member of a team within all education establishments.
• Support pupils with additional support needs to access education and meet their care and wellbeing needs.
• Provide flexible support and assistance in the day to day operation of the school, as directed by the school leadership team.
• Address social, emotional and behavioural needs, including the provision of support for dysregulated behaviour.

Qualifications and Requirements

• This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Preferred candidate will be required to join or update the PVG Scheme. Candidates who have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check.
• Unconditional offer and commencement will be subject to satisfactory outcomes of all pre employment checks.

Equalities and Diversity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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. 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.