Job Description
Pupil Support Assistant - PKC12046
£16,765 - £17,668 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Inch View Primary School, Perth
The role of Pupil Support Assistant provides a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team at Inch View Primary.
This role will be based in our Intensive Support Provision which supports 20 pupils with complex additional needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing individual, who has a positive and solution-focused attitude to join our team, 27.5 hours per week.
You will support pupils individually and in small groups within our Intensive Support Provision, to help meet a range of complex learning needs and work closely with staff.
You will also support children at break and lunchtimes, working with children to encourage active play and supervising wellbeing.
The Individual
You will ideally have knowledge and experience of working with learners with a range of additional support needs and be interested in pursuing a career working in an educational environment.
You will be motivated and interested in child development and keen to support learners reach their full potential.
Knowledge of a wide range of learning needs and how to foster positive relationships would be an advantage.
You will understand the need for confidentiality and be able to work sensitively to support learners and their families. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively within a team and on your own initiative.
You will have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to working with children.
For further information about this position, please contact Nicola Barnett, Principal Teacher on 01738 472450.
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.
A healthy work-life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council, and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
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