Pupil Support Assistant; Gaelic Medium - Bun-Sgoil Taobh Na Pairce; Parkside Primary School

Position

Pupil Support Assistant (Gaelic Medium)

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

Hours:

29.17 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Bun‑sgoil Taobh na Pàirce is Edinburgh’s Gaelic‑medium primary school, offering primary education and nursery provision for children in the City of Edinburgh and the Lothians. The school opened in August 2013 and has experienced steady growth, especially at early and first level. The aim is to develop Gaelic language competence using an immersion approach for learners who typically start with little or no Gaelic.

• Administer medication and support learners with health care needs such as asthma and diabetes.
• Assist with classroom activities, helping children to use Gaelic in learning.
• Maintain accurate records of medication administration and health observations.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Fluency in Gaelic is required.
• Willingness to obtain a first aid qualification is desirable.
• Compliance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 – required to join the PVG Scheme or obtain an updated check.
• For candidates who have spent three months or more outside the UK in the last five years, an overseas criminal record check is required.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience, and disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum criteria are guaranteed an interview. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, and from people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people.

The role is a permanent 0.71 FTE position; salary will be approximately 71 % of the listed range. We offer flexible working arrangements and are looking for a candidate who can bring respect, integrity and flexibility into their work.

All applicants must meet statutory pre‑employment requirements, including a background check and, if applicable, an overseas criminal record check.