Supply Pupil Support Assistants

Perth & Kinross Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking dedicated Pupil Support Assistants to join their team. This role involves supporting children and young people with diverse additional support needs, ensuring they can access learning effectively. Ideal candidates will possess a genuine interest in child development, along with the empathy and patience necessary to engage with young learners. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's lives while enjoying supportive management and flexible working arrangements. Join a forward-thinking organization that values work-life balance and professional development opportunities!

Benefits

Supportive management

Flexible working arrangements

Access to training and professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in supporting children with additional needs.
• Commitment to achieving required qualifications within set timescales.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of additional support needs.
• Engage in positive behaviour management and individual support plans.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Engagement with children

Confidentiality

Experience with children with additional support needs

Education

Qualification as per SSSC requirements

Job description

Job Description
Supply Pupil Support Assistants - PKC12003
Various Locations in the Perth & Kinross Council Area

As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team.

Children and Young People can have a range of needs that are short lived or more long term. These, at different points in their education, may require additional support. The PSA role is varied and may include supporting children and young people who present with needs which may include:

• Social and Emotional
• Learning
• Communication
• Physical
• Personal Care

Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs. The PSA may have a role in supporting positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.

The Individual
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing.
• Kindness, empathy and patience.
• An ability to engage with children and young people.
• Confidentiality in relation to children, young people and their families.
• Experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs within an Early Years Setting or within Early Level within a Primary School.

Some roles require travel between settings so for these posts an ability to travel is essential.

As a PSA, you will also need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), as detailed in the Job Description.

Please note, as this office will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 5pm until 8:45am on Friday 3 January 2025, there will be no-one available to assist you with technical help over this period.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.