Pupil Support Officer - Rowanfield School

Job Details

Pupil Support Officer

Rowanfield School

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (pro rated for part time and sessional)

Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

We are looking to recruit a Pupil Support Officer with experience working alongside pupils with a range of needs, understand the influence adult's behaviour has in a school, a track record in building relationships and be CALM trained (or have similar de escalation training). Most importantly the successful candidate must have a sense of humour, be able to think creatively and be ready for the most rewarding of challenges.

About the School

Opened in 2002 Rowanfield Special School (Primary) is situated in North of Edinburgh and is part of the Craigroyston High School learning community. The school meets the additional support needs of children from 5-12 years of age with a wide range of barriers to learning. The school serves a wide area with pupils travelling from across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Pupils are placed in school following a referral to The Education Placement Group (EPG). Our school community has a neurodivergent population of 9 classes. Six classes (Willow & Hawthorn) have pupils which have a range of Social & Emotional needs and 3 classes (Sycamore) have learners with intellectual and/or communication needs. There are 12 teaching staff (including HT, DHT & 2 PTs). They are supported by 25 support staff including Pupil Support Assistants, Early Years Practitioners, Pupil Support Officers, Administrator and Business Manager. We work closely with Allied Health Professionals and outside agencies such as NHS SLT, Spartans, CAMHS, Youth Music Initiative, Drake Music & Queen Margaret University. Our current school community has a very neurodivergent population, 6 classes (Willow & Hawthorn) have pupils which have an ever expanding range of Social & Emotional needs and 3 communication classes (Sycamore) predominantly for pupils with complex language and communication difficulties such as ASD and developmental delay.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with a range of needs, understand the influence adult's behaviour has in a school
• Build and maintain strong relationships with pupils, staff and external agencies
• Provide support to cohorts in Willow & Hawthorn and Sycamore classes as required
• Collaborate with teaching faculty and support staff to promote pupil progress

Qualifications

• Experience working alongside pupils with a range of needs
• CALM trained or have similar de escalation training
• Sense of humour, creative thinking and readiness for challenging situations

Legal & Compliance

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 overseas 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 the outcome of both of these pre employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Equal Opportunities

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 under represented. 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.

Other Information

Happy to talk flexible working.