At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with personal care and essential skills in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Isobel Mair Family Centre, dedicated to pupil support.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience while making a positive impact on children's lives.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and development in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values creativity, honesty, and respect.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 26000 £ per year.
We have an exciting temporary opportunity to join our friendly team in a vital role as pupil support assistant. As part of this role you will be responsible for providing additional support to our pupils, including personal and medical care, supporting children in our cooking kitchen to develop essential skills.
We need someone who has a positive disposition and the ability to work as part of our team. We would like the successful candidate to display our school values of creativity, honesty, ambition, respect, responsibility and trust. The successful candidate should display good inter-personal skills and build positive, nurturing relationships with all stakeholders.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.
This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted.
Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.
Additonal Information: Please click on the attachments below for full details of this post.
Pupil Support Assistant - Isobel Mair Family Centre - ERN06409 employer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
East Renfrewshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. With a strong emphasis on creativity, respect, and responsibility, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to the community. The council provides opportunities for training and development, ensuring that staff can enhance their skills and advance in their careers, all within the beautiful setting of East Renfrewshire.
