Pupil Support Officer - St Crispin's School

Job Summary

Pupil Support Officer - St Crispin's School.

Location & Facilities

St Crispin's is a special school for primary and secondary age pupils meeting the needs of learners with complex, long term additional support needs. The school focuses on intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders, with a maximum of 6 learners per class. We moved into our new building in Burdiehouse in early 2022 and provide 12 classrooms, Art, Music, Home Economics classrooms, a PE hall, a swimming pool and sensory and soft-play rooms.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a class team together with the class teacher to support each learner to reach their full potential.
• Take increased responsibility within the team by supporting the teacher in leading small group sessions and individualising interventions for pupils.

Qualifications & Experience

It is desirable that applicants have experience working with children with learning disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Salary & Hours

Salary: £30,188 £34,452 (pro rata for part time/sessional). Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional.

Eligibility & Pre employment Checks

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required. Unconditional offer and commencement are subject to satisfactory completion of these checks.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued. We encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, care experienced people, and LGBT+ individuals across all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience, and disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.