Pupil Support Worker - Drummond Community High School

Pupil Support Worker (fixed term until 30/06/2028)

Drummond Community High School, Edinburgh.

Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 (pro‑rate part‑time and sessional)

Hours:

27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

We have a growing school roll. We pride ourselves on nurturing big ambitions and this vision permeates every aspect of our diverse and inclusive school community. Our pathways of support are designed to ensure that every young person develops their academic potential, talents, interests and abilities and we offer a wide range of opportunities across the curriculum from S1 to S6 to prepare learners for their future positive destination.

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic Pupil Support Workers to join our Support for Learning Team, to work one‑to‑one with a pupil.

• Provide individual support to pupils to help them achieve their full potential.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, teachers and parents.
• Support appropriate pupil progress and maintain accurate records.

• Relevant experience in the secondary sector is desired.
• Good communication and commitment to supporting pupil progress.
• Regulated work with children and protected adults: required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If a continuous period of 3 months or more abroad in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required.

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, 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 under‑represented. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.

We are happy to talk flexible working.