Pupil Support Assistant, Errol Primary School

Perth and Kinross Council; Errol; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Perth and Kinross Council as a Pupil Support Assistant at Errol Primary School, where you will play a vital role in supporting children and helping them reach their full potential. This part-time position offers a salary range of £11,640 - £12,267 per year and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to training and professional development

Public holidays and additional discretionary leave

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with young people is needed.
• Must be a kind and compassionate individual.
• Creative thinkers who can tailor approaches for children.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide young people in achieving their goals.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching staff.

Skills

Experience working with children

Compassion

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Location: Errol Primary School Station Road Errol, PH2 7QB

Salary: £11,640 - £12,267 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 19.5 hours per week

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:

Pupil Support Assistant - PKC12828
£11,640 - £12,267 (19.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Errol Primary School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Support Assistant to join us at Errol Primary School.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about helping all young people achieve their full potential.
• Experienced in working with children and young people.
• Patient, resilient, and committed to making a difference.
• A creative thinker, able to adapt approaches to meet individual needs.
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day

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 Sarah Underwood, Depute Head Teacher on 01738 459777 or at [e-mail] 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.