Pupil Support Assistant - Currie Primary School

Job Title

Pupil Support Assistant – Currie Primary School, South West Edinburgh.

Currie Primary School is a non‑denominational school in South West Edinburgh with a roll of 447 pupils and 64 nursery pupils.

Hours:

26 per week, 39 weeks sessional. Working pattern Monday to Friday.

£26,806 – £27,032 (pro‑rated for part‑time and sessional). The salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and increases annually until it reaches the top of the range.

• Work collaboratively with the school team to support pupils’ educational, care and welfare needs.
• Assist pupils with additional support needs to access the curriculum effectively.

• Must be able to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 PVG Scheme or undergo an update check.
• Must provide an overseas criminal record check if out of the UK for three months or more in the last five years.
• Experience working with pupils, ideally with additional support needs.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neuro‑divergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people are encouraged to apply. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

This role is regulated work with children and protected adults under the PVG Act. An unconditional offer and commencement in the post will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.