Research Assistant - Waverley Court - 16203_1788261259
| Company: | The City of Edinburgh Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,452 to £40,501 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH8 8BG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Research Assistant
Citywide
Hours: 36 hours per week - 52 weeks with annual leave
Salary: £34,452 - £40,501
This post is an exciting opportunity to build and embed the research and development function of the Educational Psychology Service. The purpose is to drive educational improvement and inclusion to improve outcomes for children and young people.
The post holder will support Educational Psychologists, school staff and wider colleagues with the preparation, delivery and evaluation of interventions. This will be achieved by completing literature reviews, collecting qualitative and quantitative data, analysing data using statistical methods, presenting data in various ways that can be understood by others, writing reports and supporting the creation and delivery of presentations.
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 with 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.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
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.
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