Pupil Support Officer - Pirniehall Primary School

Pupil Support Officer - Fixed term until 29/6/2027

Pirniehall Primary School

Hours: 32 hours per week, 39 weeks sessional. Salary: £30,188 £34,452 (pro rate for part time and sessional)

Monday Thursday 08 30, Friday 08 30

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pupil Support Officer to join our fantastic staff team at Pirniehall and make a difference to the lives of our children and families. Pirniehall Primary School serves the community of West Pilton and is part of the Craigroyston Learning Community. In Session we have 263 children across nine classes and a 24 place nursery. Most children live in Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation deciles 1 to 5, approximately one half require additional support with their learning, one fifth have English as an additional language, and around forty percent of pupils in P6 and P7 are entitled to free school meals. The school receives additional funding to improve the attainment, health and wellbeing of children and the community.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of the school team to provide targeted support to pupils across the school environment, 1:1 or in groups.
• Help pupils to regulate, resolve difficulties, and return to and sustain engagement in learning.
• Use a nurturing and restorative approach to promote wellbeing, inclusion, and positive behaviour in line with the GIRFEC framework.
• Lead the breakfast club and support positive relationships and safe play in the playground during break and lunchtimes.
• Provide consistent, child centred support and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Qualifications & Conditions

This post is regulated work with children and/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 an individual has spent a continuous period of three months or more outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. These checks must be satisfactory before an unconditional offer can be made.

Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion

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 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. Find out more about our commitment to equalities.