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Pupil Support Assistant - Ratho Primary School
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Pupil Support Assistant - Ratho Primary School
Pupil Support Assistant
Location: Ratho Primary School
Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro-rata for part-time/sessional) Hours: 20 per week, 39 weeks sessional
About Ratho Primary School
Ratho Primary is a non-denominational school serving the village of Ratho from Nursery to Primary 7, currently with 224 pupils and 64 nursery places.
We prioritise excellence in education and invite applications from candidates who meet essential qualifications—please refer to the attached documentation. This role operates under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, requiring:
- Registration/updates on the PVG Scheme (or Overseas Criminal Record Check if recently abroad for ≥3 months).
- Successful background checks before an offer is confirmed.
Why Work Here?
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from:
- Women (especially for senior roles)
- Minority ethnic backgrounds
- Disabled/neurodivergent individuals
- Care-experienced people
- Carers
- LGBT+ people
All applications are reviewed fairly, and disabled/care-experienced candidates meeting criteria receive guaranteed interviews.
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Our Cultural Values
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Salary & Career Growth
Starting salary reflects annual progression until reaching the top of the range.
We are open to flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from those exploring these options.
About The City of Edinburgh Council
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The City of Edinburgh Council is the second-largest local authority in Scotland, employing 19,000+ passionate colleagues across sectors supporting 500,000+ residents.
Our 20,000+ career roles unite to maintain vital services, protect communities, and create meaningful opportunities for growth.
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Our values drive every decision: clear standards of respect, integrity, and adaptability. We foster an environment where colleagues feel valued, contributing to exceptional citizen services.
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Through inclusive recruitment, we champion diversity, including:
- Women, LGBT+ individuals, BAME groups
- Recovery from addiction, care-experienced, disabled applicants (guaranteed interviews if eligible)
Policy includes flexible working and support for work-life balance.
Colleague & Wellbeing Support
Our People Strategy 2024-27 prioritises well-being:
- Health initiatives (learning opportunities, peer networks)
- Employee support: Counselling, mental health service, occupational health
- Policies for flexibility (career breaks, adapted workflows)
View full employment policies: Employee Resources
Additional Notes
- Flexible work arrangements are discussed upon application.
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