ASN Pupil Support Assistant — Flexible Term-Time

Perth & Kinross Co.; Perth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG Scheme Membership

Pension scheme eligibility

Flexible working options

Job summary

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking a compassionate Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant to join the Navigate team. The role is term-time only, 27.5 hours per week, based in Perth, with salary £18,847–£20,505.

You will support young people with Additional Support Needs and work across learning sessions, outings and meal times. You would join a dedicated team, supported by flexible working options and a commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including teachers and staff from other agencies who support young people.
• A willingness to undertake training for specific medical conditions.
• Understanding of inclusive practice and nurturing approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• A commitment to Child Protection, risk management, and confidentiality.
• A strong commitment to promoting wellbeing and safeguarding young people.

Responsibilities

• Support learning sessions for pupils with ASN.
• Take pupils out of the centre for activity sessions.
• Assist at break times and help with lunches; adapt to varying daily tasks.

Skills

Experience with ASN

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Medical conditions training

Inclusive practice

Communication skills

Calm, patient, resilient

Child protection & safeguarding

Wellbeing promotion

Driving licence

Job description

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking a compassionate Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant to join the Navigate team. The role is term-time only, 27.5 hours per week, based in Perth, with salary £18,847–£20,505.

You will support young people with Additional Support Needs and work across learning sessions, outings and meal times. You would join a dedicated team, supported by flexible working options and a commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.