City of Edinburgh Council
Job title:
Pupil Support Assistant (Enhanced Support Base) – Clovenstone Primary School – EDN29562
Company
City of Edinburgh Council
Job description
Children, Education and Justice ServicesPupil Support Assistant – Enhanced Support Base
Clovenstone Primary SchoolSalary: £24,909 – £25,116 (pro rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 26 per week, 39 weeks sessionalWe are looking for a PSA to join the team at Clovenstone Primary School in our Enhanced Support Base.The ESB is a specialised provision which is attended by children who have a diagnosis of autism and other complex needs. We have two classes with eight pupils in each, supported by two class teachers, two EYPs and two Pupil Support Assistants. The successful candidate will work in both classes. We are looking for someone with significant experience of supporting children with additional support needs as well as someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated, understanding and has patience to support our young people in a nurturing learning environment. Being a strong team player is essential as is the ability to reflect on practice and a passion for continuing development.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 out with 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 the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.We’re committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.You can find out more on Our Behaviours web pageOur salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobsJob AttachmentsShow on mapFavourite Pupil Support Assistant (Enhanced Support Base) – Clovenstone Primary School – EDN29562AdvertisementFrequented links© 2024 myjobscotland Please enable JavaScript to continue using this application.
Expected salary
£24909 – 25116 per year
Location
Edinburgh
Job date
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:19:16 GMT
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