Pupil Support Assistant – Balerno High School

Job Description

Job Summary

Pupil Support Assistant – Fixed term until 29/06/2027. Balerno Community High School.

Salary and Hours

Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional). Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional.

School Overview

Balerno High School is a six year comprehensive serving Balerno, Ratho and Kirknewton. The school has close liaison with the associated primaries in each of these communities. An active Parent Council supports us.

The roll for session is 890 pupils in years S1 to S6. Around twenty five percent of our pupils are enrolled as placing requests from outside the catchment. Our school has an excellent academic reputation and a vibrant extra curricular and enrichment programme.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support pupils within the classroom. Pupil Support Assistants are required to join the Support for Learning team, assisting and encouraging students with the aim of maximising attainment and support for all pupils.

You will be joining a high achieving and successful department and other teams of staff who are dedicated to providing the best for all young people. You should be committed to further raising the attainment and achievement of all our pupils.

Professional Requirements

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 outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Applicants 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.

Equality and Diversity

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.