Community Learning Assistant, City Base @Scott Street, Perth - PKC14287

Perth & Kinross Co.; Perth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible Working

PVG Scheme Membership

Wellbeing Framework

Job summary

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking a Community Learning Assistant on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2027. Based at Scott Street, Perth, you will support children aged 10-12 across primary and secondary settings, using youth work approaches to boost attendance and engagement.

You will collaborate with education colleagues, establish routines, and help remove barriers to learning, while building trusting relationships and contributing to Primary Champions Boards.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children and young people, particularly those who may be disengaged or facing complex challenges.
• Strong understanding of barriers to access to education and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and empathetic approach to building trust and positive relationships.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and the principles of the Promise.
• Commitment to empowering young people and helping them reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Work with Children aged 10-12 years old across Primary and secondary settings.
• Assist in establishing routines and reducing barriers to attendance and engagement.
• Contribute to individual plans for young people based on Youth Work models.
• Set up and collaborate with education colleagues to implement Primary Champions Boards.
• Travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross as required.

Skills

Youth work

Communication

Teamwork

Trauma-informed

Job description

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:

Community Learning Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 July 2027) - PKC14287
£31,759 - £34,011
City Base @Scott Street, Perth

Based at Scott Street in Perth, you will work alongside staff from Services for Young People, and through using the Youth Work model building trusting relationships to help children feel safe and valued' you will become an integral part of young people's individuals plans to support them to increase their attendance and engagement with education using a youth work approach. This role will be to work with Children aged 10-12 years old across Primary and secondary settings.

Assisting in establishing routines and reducing barriers you will support young people to be ready, prepared and motivated to attend or engage with education.

You will also be integral in setting up and collaborating with education colleagues to implement Primary Champions Boards.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

You will have a flexible approach to working with children and young people and have a clear understanding of the issues that affect them? If so, then this role could be for you.

You should be able to evidence the ability to communicate well with young people, professionals and to work independently as well as part of a team.

A knowledge of legislation in relation to child protection and care experienced young people is particularly desirable.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience in youth work, education, social care, or community development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working directly with children and young people, particularly those who may be disengaged or facing complex challenges.
• A strong understanding of the barriers that can impact access to education and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and empathetic approach to building trust and positive relationships
• A good understanding of Trauma informed practice and the principles of the Promise.
• If you are committed to empowering young people and helping them reach their full potential, this opportunity could be for you.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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

Here’s what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package (including public holidays)
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid PVG Scheme Membership

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us .

External candidates are required to provide 2 references, 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. 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 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check and maintain your membership.

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.