Pupil Support Assistant - Towerbank Primary School

Overview

Pupil Support Assistant - Towerbank Primary School

Salary: £25,905 - £26,111 (pro-rata for part time and sessional). Hours: 27.25 per week, 39 weeks sessional.

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.40am - 3.20pm, Fridays 8.40am - 12.30pm.

About the school

Towerbank is a large non-denominational primary school which serves the community of Portobello. The roll is 500 and includes a nursery of 40. Towerbank is committed to being an inclusive school.

Role purpose

We are looking for a Pupil Support Assistant to join our staff team. Flexibility, enthusiasm and a commitment to inclusion are key skills for the post. This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work with a staff team that is committed to ensuring that our pupils receive the highest quality education.

How to apply and contact

For more information about the school, please contact us by phone at . Our website provides further details about the school. We are unable to include active hyperlinks in this format, but you can access information about the school through the provided contact details.

Pre-employment checks and safeguarding

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. If 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. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to satisfactory outcome of both pre-employment checks.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We 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 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.

Equalities commitment

Find out more about our commitment to equalities. We also emphasise Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility in our approach to work.

Our behaviours

You can learn more about Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council as part of the interview process.

Salary progression

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annual increases until the top of the range. We welcome flexible working arrangements.

Additional information

To find out more about the essential and desirable requirements for the role, please view the Pupil Support Assistant job pack and Sessional Working information. Follow us on X for updates.