Pupil Support Assistant – Buckstone Primary School

Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant – Buckstone Primary School Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant – fixed term until 29/06/2027

Buckstone Primary School

Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional)

Hours: 22.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Buckstone Primary School for an enthusiastic Pupil Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be someone who is nurturing in their approach and capable of building positive relationships with our pupils, parents and staff. Pupil Support Assistants are required to join the Support for Learning team, assisting and encouraging students with the ultimate aim of maximising attainment and support for all pupils. This role is a highly rewarding environment where you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development and emotional wellbeing.

Buckstone Primary School is a warm, inclusive primary school and nursery located in the south of Edinburgh. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported to succeed. At the heart of Buckstone’s ethos is a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships.

Pupil Support Assistants do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays; however, total salary is paid in twelve equal monthly payments over the year.

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 three months or more out of the UK in the last five 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.

We are 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.

Happy to talk flexible working.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 15325
• Job Category: Early Years / Pupil Support
• Posting Date: 06/24/2026
• Apply Before: 07/08/2026
• Degree Level: Basic education/training
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Location: Buckstone Primary School
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Contract End Date: 06/29/2027
• Annual Working Duration: 39 Weeks