Pupil Support Officer - Star Sea RC Primary

Pupil Support Officer – Fixed Term Until 31/03/2027

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team, to contribute to the continuing development and delivery of high-quality education at the school. The candidate must be able to evidence experience working with primary‑aged pupils with identified Additional Support for Learning needs.

Plan and implement tailored supports to individuals or small groups of pupils, including fine and gross motor skills, nurturing, social and communication skills, and support learning in and out of class. Support improvements in school attendance.

Demonstrated experience working with primary‑aged pupils requiring additional support for learning. Previous completion of LIAM training (Let’s Introduce Anxiety Management) is beneficial, although training may be provided.

Hours:

21 hours per week, 39 weeks sessional. Salary: £30,188 – £34,452 (pro‑rata for part‑time and sessional). Working days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:15am – 4pm.

Start date:

Monday 10th August 2026.

Star of the Sea R.C. Primary, formerly St Mary's (Leith) RC Primary School, Leith, North‑East Edinburgh.

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, minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. 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.

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. If 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 and must be provided.

An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the satisfactory outcome of these pre‑employment checks.

Flexible working options are available. Offer will include a salary that typically increases annually until it reaches the top of the range.