Location: Scone Kids Club Robert Douglas Memorial Primary School Spoutwells Road Scone, PH2 6RS
Salary: £14,639 - £15,427 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 21 hours per week
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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 – PKC12413
£14,639 - £15,427 (16 Hours per week, Term-time & 36 Hours per week during School holidays)
Scone Kids Club during term-time & Peripatetic during School holidays
We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and innovative Pupil Support Assistant (PSA) to join our large, friendly team.
The PSA role will work across a number of Kids Clubs and Wraparound Care Services providing high quality care.
You will help to support pupils individually and in small groups to help meet a range of complex learning needs and work closely with staff teams.
The PSA role is varied and may include supporting children and young people who present with needs which may include:
1. Social and Emotional
2. Learning
3. Communication
4. Physical
5. Personal Care
Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs.
The PSA may have a role in supporting positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.
This post is 16 hours per week term-time, between 2pm – 6pm, Monday to Friday and during holiday periods 36 hours per week, on a rota basis between 8am – 6pm.
Skills & Experience Required
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.
A knowledge of a wide range of learning needs and how to foster positive relationships would be an advantage.
A knowledge of behaviour management strategies and how to foster positive relationships would be an advantage.
As a PSA, you will also need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Helen Roach, Area Co-ordinator or Susan Johnstone, Team Leader by email at childcare@pkc.gov.uk 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.
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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