Pupil Support Assistant

£12,004 - £12,742 (22.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Invergowrie Primary School

You will work collaboratively as a member of the school team assisting in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of a pupil requiring 1:1 support and across the wider school. You will support learning ensuring those with additional support needs can effectively access the curriculum.

You will provide support and assistance in the dining hall and playground to ensure pupil safety.

The Individual

You should be able to provide appropriate behavioural and emotional support to pupils in the school. Specifically working 1:1 with a pupil requiring high level support.

Teamwork and communication are vital skills that are required. A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential and important qualities are empathy, patience and an ability to engage with children and young people.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Linda Rew, Head Teacher on 01738 454251.

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.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including 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.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. 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 our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!