Pupil Support Officer - Victoria Primary School - 14465_1778488882

Pupil Support Officer - Fixed term until 2/4/2027 Victoria Primary School We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to support pupils in meeting their educational, care, and welfare needs. A key focus of this role is ensuring that our children who care experienced, have low SIMD and those with additional support needs can effectively access the curriculum. You will promote better relationships, learning, and behaviour by liaising between the school, young people, and their families to foster mutual understanding. Using evidence-based interventions, you will support the emotional wellbeing of individuals and groups while building strong links with families to remove barriers to involvement in school life. The successful candidate will also be responsible for connecting families with local authority parenting groups and relevant community organisations to create a comprehensive network of support. As a flexible member of staff, you will also provide essential assistance in the school's day-to-day operations as directed by the leadership team. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. 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. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. View Pupil Support Officer Job Pack