Pupil Support Assistant Walk Primary School

Pupil Support Assistant – Leith Walk Primary School

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

Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Working Pattern: Monday‑Thursday 8:45 am‑3:30 pm (45‑minute break);
Friday 8:45 am‑12:30 pm (15‑minute break)

Essential

Qualifications:

• Required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme or undergo an update check.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if spent 3+ months outside the UK in the last 5 years.
• Commitment to the school’s inclusive values, with guaranteed interview for disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet minimum criteria.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and able to be their best. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.

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

We 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 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.