Pupil Support Assistants - 2 Posts, Methven Primary School - PKC12871

Medirest Signature; Methven; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization is looking for Pupil Support Assistants at Methven Primary School. These roles focus on enhancing children's learning experiences, particularly for those with additional support needs. The successful candidates will be nurturing and creative, contributing to a supportive and inclusive educational atmosphere.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Eligibility to join pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Continued professional development support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, nurturing and motivated.
• Ability to use initiative and work creatively with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and wellbeing, especially those with complex needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide a positive learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Nurturing

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:

Pupil Support Assistants, 2 Posts (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC12871
Post 1 £13,431 - £14,155 (22.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Post 2 £11,939 - £12,582 (20 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Methven Primary School

These Pupil Support Assistant roles entail supporting children's learning and wellbeing, primarily working with individuals with complex additional support needs on a 1-1 or small group basis.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to support children and young people with additional support needs, ensuring they have access to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and motivated person to join our team at Methven 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.

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 Stephanie Kellie, Head Teacher on 01738 477687 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.