Pupil Support Worker - Murrayburn Primary - 16383_1789048543
| Company: | The City of Edinburgh Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,257 to £29,850 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH11 4NP |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Pupil Support Worker
Murrayburn Primary Enhanced Support Base
Salary: £27,257 - £29,850 per year
Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks per year
Murrayburn Primary is in the West of the city in the Sighthill area. We have 10 mainstream classes, 3 enhanced support base classes with a maximum of 8 pupils, and a nursery class.
Our Enhanced Support Base educates pupils that have additional support needs and often an autism diagnosis. Experience working with pupils that need support in learning, wellbeing and personal care is vital. Each class has a Teacher and 2 Pupil Support Workers and we also have Nursery Nurses that work with the team to provide a nurture space and additional support.
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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