Intensive Support Assistant — Nurturing Learning (Part-Time)

Perth & Kinross Co.; Perth; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 8,200; Part time

Job summary

Perth & Kinross Council is hiring an Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant for the Intensive Support Provision at Inch View Primary School. The role is fixed term until 15 August 2027, 11 hours per week during term-time, with duties supporting pupils with complex needs across learning, communication, sensory, social and emotional domains.

You will join a skilled team, work Thursdays and Fridays, and collaborate with families and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs.
• Patience, kindness and a nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Understands the importance of inclusion and promoting children's wellbeing.
• Flexible, resilient and able to respond positively to changing needs of pupils.
• Experience of supporting children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs and social-emotional needs would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils across learning, communication, sensory, social and emotional needs and support with personal care.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality support that enables children to access learning and participate fully in school life.
• Work closely with teaching staff, families and partner agencies to help ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion

Job description

Perth & Kinross Council is hiring an Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant for the Intensive Support Provision at Inch View Primary School. The role is fixed term until 15 August 2027, 11 hours per week during term-time, with duties supporting pupils with complex needs across learning, communication, sensory, social and emotional domains.

You will join a skilled team, work Thursdays and Fridays, and collaborate with families and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for pupils.