Supply Pupil Support Assistants, Various Locations in the Perth & Kinross Council Area - PKC12006

Perth and Kinross Council; Perth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local government organization as a Pupil Support Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting children and young people with additional needs. This dynamic position involves working closely with a dedicated team to facilitate learning and personal development for children facing various challenges. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions and promotes a healthy work-life balance. If you are passionate about fostering positive growth in young lives and are ready to engage with a rewarding community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to training and professional development

Supportive management

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in children's development and wellbeing.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs to access learning.
• Assist in positive behavior management and individual support plans.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Engagement with children

Confidentiality

Education

Qualification as per SSSC requirements

Experience in Early Years Setting

Job description

Job Description

Supply Pupil Support Assistants - PKC12006
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.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Marie Dunn, Principal Teacher - Primary Pupil Support via email - [e-mail]

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

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.

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.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. 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.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.