Pupil Support Assistant; Wellbeing - James Gillespie's High School

Pupil Support Assistant (Well Being) – James Gillespie's High School

Salary: £26,806-£27,032 (pro‑rate for part‑time and sessional).

Hours:

30 per week, 39 week sessional.

We are seeking to recruit a permanent Pupil Support Assistant (Well Being). They will be energetic and enthusiastic and have demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.

This post will be based at one of our two campuses, Warrender Park Road or Gillespie Street.

As Edinburgh's Gaelic high school, spoken/written Gaelic and an understanding of Gaelic culture would be advantageous.

To discuss the post please contact Anna Parkes, Curriculum Leader (Wellbeing Hub) on .

Pre‑employment requirements:

• Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Individuals who have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check.
• An unconditional offer and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

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, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. 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.

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As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of 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 page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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Pupil Support Assistant Job Pack

Sessional Working Information