Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant, Kinross High School - PKC12637

Perth and Kinross Council; Kinross; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Pupil Support Assistant at Kinross High School, focusing on supporting young people with complex needs. The role involves working closely with teachers and partner agencies to enhance student wellbeing and learning experiences.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

6 days public holiday

Eligibility to join pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Access to training and support

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Teacher of Intensive Support.
• Provide a program of learning for young people with complex needs.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

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:

Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant - PKC12637
£18,572 - £20,213 (29.17 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Kinross High School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pupil Support Assistant to work in a newly established intensive support provision at Kinross High School.

Our school is part of Loch Leven Community Campus, which provides inclusive, modern and purpose-built facilities. These include a sensory room, adaptable kitchen, personal care facilities and classrooms in a quieter area of the school.

You will support the Principal Teacher of Intensive Support to provide a programme of learning for young people with complex and enduring additional support needs. You will also provide general support in relation to the needs of the class and individuals' care, wellbeing and health & safety.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues in the support faculty and with a range of partner agencies who will be part of the team around the child or young person.

It is expected that one class will be established in August 2025. The facility is expected to grow over time.

For our permanent Pupil Support Assistant posts, the role will be permanent to Perth & Kinross Council but the location of the role may change based on requirement.

Skills & Experience Required

Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about the achievement of all young people.

You should have experience of working with young people with complex needs.

Patience and perseverance are key characteristics to achieve success in this role.

You must also be a creative thinker to meet the needs of young people in your care.

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
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• 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
• Access to a range of benefits

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.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jason Bain, Depute Head Teacher on 01577 867100 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 the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. 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.

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.