Pupil Support Assistant - Tynecastle High School

Pupil Support Assistant - Tynecastle High School Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant – Tynecastle High School

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

Hours:

27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks seasonally;
Monday‑to‑Friday.

We are looking for a conscientious, committed candidate with the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils who require additional support both in the classroom and in 1‑to‑1 sessions.

* Note – Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part‑time posts.

Tynecastle High School is a six‑year comprehensive secondary school located in West‑central Edinburgh.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

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.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

For further information please visit our website  or to discuss the post please contact Ms Hazel Kinnear, Head Teacher, on .

Reasonable Adjustments:
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we’ll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We’re also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.