Location: Oakbank Primary School Viewlands Road West Perth, PH1 1NA
Salary: £11,939 - £12,582 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 20 hours per week
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:
Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC12309
£11,939 - £12,582 (20 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Oakbank Primary School, Perth
We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing individual, who has a positive and solution focused attitude to join our team at Oakbank Primary School.
The successful candidate will support our learners across the school and in our Intensive Support Provision, providing enhanced support to children with additional support needs, helping meet a range of learning needs whilst also working closely with teaching staff.
You will also support the children at break and lunchtimes, to encourage active play and supervise wellbeing.
Skills & Experience Required
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 behaviour management strategies 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 solution focused team and on your own initiative.
You will have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to working with children.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Paula Morrison, Head Teacher on 01738 477577 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 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.
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