Teacher of Pupil Support RISE (Routes Into Skills and Education) - Learning & Inclusion Base, Braehead Primary School - SOA13225

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Class Teacher will work within an enhanced intervention provision, supporting children and young people with identified social, emotional and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will deliver a flexible and engaging curriculum, providing personalised support to enable learners to access education, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

Experience in pupil support is essential, as the role involves working closely with children and young people who may present with dysregulated behaviours. Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practice is highly desirable, alongside a strong awareness of the barriers to learning experienced by vulnerable learners and a commitment to promoting inclusion, wellbeing and attainment for all.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here’s what we can offer!

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services

A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)

Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work Scheme

* Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Please note that you may be required to meet the cost of PVG.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews for this post are scheduled for 27/11/2026.

The grade of this post is Main Grade - Point 1-5.

The work style for this post is Frontline.