Pupil Support Assistant, Fossoway Primary School

Perth and Kinross Council; Fossoway; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Perth and Kinross Council as a Pupil Support Assistant at Fossoway Primary School, a role focused on supporting children's learning and wellbeing. This part-time fixed-term position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils, especially those with additional support needs.

Benefits

6 public holidays and an additional discretionary day

Access to training and professional development

Potential for flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, nurturing, and motivated individual.
• Ability to use initiative in supporting pupils.
• Experience with children with additional support needs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and wellbeing.
• Primarily work with individuals with additional support needs.
• Engage with pupils in a patient and creative manner.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Nurturing

Creativity

Job description

Location: Fossoway Primary School Drum Kinross, KY13 0UL

Salary: £16,416 - £17,300 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 27.5 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 (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC12768
£16,416 - £17,300 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Fossoway Primary School

This Pupil Support Assistant role entails supporting children's learning and wellbeing, primarily working with individuals with additional support needs on a 1-1 basis.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and motivated person to join our team at Fossoway Primary School. Although there are clear directions for supporting children's learning and wellbeing, you should be able to use your initiative to work with pupils in a patient, engaging and creative way.

• 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 Paula Woods, Head Teacher, on 01577 867340 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.