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Pupil Support Assistant - Leith Primary School
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Pupil Support Assistant - Leith Primary School
Pupil Support Assistant
Role: Leith Primary School
Salary & Working Pattern
- Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
- Hours: 27.5 per week, across 39 weeks (sessional)
- Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday (8.30 AM – 3.15 PM), Friday (8.30 AM – 12.15 PM)
About the Role
Leith Primary School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Pupil Support Assistant to join their team. This position involves:
- Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional support needs
- Assisting in a classroom setting under the guidance of the teacher
Critical Note: This is regulated work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. As part of the application process, candidates will be required to join or update their PVG Scheme. If the candidate has spent 3+ months outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be needed. Employment will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We actively encourage applicants from the following backgrounds, particularly for roles like this:
- Women in senior roles
- Racial minorities, neurodivergent individuals
- Care-experienced people
- LGBT+ individuals
- Disabled & carers
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All applications will be evaluated based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the criteria are guaranteed an interview. Learn more about our inclusivity policy here.
Key Values (Our Behaviours)
Our interview process will assess your alignment with the Council’s fundamental values: ✔ Respect – for colleagues, pupils, and stakeholders ✔ Integrity – honesty and accountability in your work ✔ Flexibility – adapting to evolving challenges
Explore these further on our Our Behaviours page.
Salary Structure
Pay progression follows an initial salary with annual increments until reaching the top of the bracket.
Flexible Working
We are open to consideration for flexible arrangements if suitable for the role.
About the City of Edinburgh Council
We are the second-largest local authority in Scotland with 19,000+ employees supporting over 500,000 residents. Roles at the Council offer growth opportunities and meaningful impact in Edinburgh.
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Our Culture
- Guiding Behaviours: Respect, integrity, and flexibility underpin everything we do.
- Inclusivity: We prioritise diverse voices and experiences.
- Wellbeing Support: From counselling to occupational health services, we foster a healthy workforce.
Career Diversification Approach
- Representation of the city’s population is core to our work.
- Neurodivergent individuals, disabled applicants, and care-experienced persons are guaranteed interviews if they meet criteria.
Reasonable Adjustments
We will make all reasonable efforts to support candidates and colleagues during recruitment and employment processes.
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