Senior Pupil Support Officer - Kaimes School

Senior Pupil Support Officer

Salary: £34,452 - £40,501 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)

Hours:

30 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Working pattern:
Monday to Friday

At Kaimes School, we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, ambitious learning environment for young people with additional support needs. We are looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Pupil Support Officer who shares our commitment to relationships, inclusion and high-quality care and learning for every learner.

Kaimes School is a secondary special school located in the southeast of the City of Edinburgh that caters for 96 young people. Most of our learners have a diagnosis of Autism, and many have a range of other additional support needs.

• Support the training, mentoring and induction of pupil support staff
• Assist with GIRFEC processes and family liaison
• Work collaboratively with a highly supportive staff team and contribute to the wider life of the school
• Ensure consistent and compassionate support for learners with complex additional needs (desirable)

• Experience working with young people with complex additional needs is desirable
• Will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check
• Will provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check if a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

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.