Pupil Support Assistant - Balgreen Primary School

Pupil Support Assistants - Whole School

Balgreen Primary School

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

Hours:

27 hrs or 25 hrs per week, term‑time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract:

Perm & Fixed Term Contract – FTCs will end April 2027/June 2027

• Support individuals and pupil groups in the school setting.
• Work as part of a team to provide assistance to children in an educational context.
• Develop effective positive relationships with children at various stages within a primary school.
• Receive training and support to work with children and young people.

• Relevant experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience in supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs (preferred).
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, committed with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This post is considered regulated work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.

The City of Edinburgh Council applies a living wage allowance to ensure that all employees earn at least £9.34 per hour. Successful applicants will receive their hourly rate for the role, plus the allowance, to bring their earnings to £9.34 per hour.