Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Primary School Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August ) - PKC
£3, - £3, (6 hours per week, term-time only)
Robert Douglas Memorial Primary School, Scone
This Primary School Support Assistant role provides a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team at Robert Douglas Memorial Primary School (RDM).
Skills & Experience Required
The main responsibility of the post is the supervision of pupils on the school premises during the lunchtime interval in particular within the school dining area.
We are looking to appoint a nurturing and committed lunchtime supervisor to join our large welcoming team Monday - Friday.
Hours of work will be approximately 12.15pm - 1.30pm each day.
The ability to work independently and as part of the team is essential.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated team at RDM who are committed to providing an excellent education for all young people and promote an ethos of inclusion.
Knowledge of and experience with children of school age would be preferred with the ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.
The successful candidate should be able to engage and interact with children, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate ourand you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you :
1. A generous 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
2. Eligibility to join our pension scheme
3. Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as ,
4. Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions
We recognise there can be benefits to to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.