Pupil Support Assistant, Newhill Primary School, Blairgowrie - PKC13805

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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.

Newhill Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pupil Support Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. The Pupil Support Assistant provides practical, nurturing and inclusive support to children and young people, including those with additional support needs, to enable them to access learning, develop independence and wellbeing, and participate fully in school life, working under the direction of teaching staff and senior leaders.

The role requires experience of supporting children and young people, including those with additional support needs, and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships. Strong communication, teamwork and basic ICT skills are essential, along with the ability to support learning, wellbeing and personal care needs where required, maintain records, and work flexibly under the direction of teaching staff, with a clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

• Experience of working with children and young people, including those with Additional Support Needs (paid or voluntary).
• Understanding of how additional support needs affect learning, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Ability to support pupils in class, small group and 1:1 contexts.
• Good communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Willingness to support personal care/intimate care where required.
• Basic ICT skills and ability to maintain simple records.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equalities and health & safety.
• Willingness to undertake training and engage in professional learning.

• Relevant qualification or PDA in Supporting Learners / Childcare.
• Experience of supporting children with complex ASN.
• First Aid or moving & handling training.
• Experience of behaviour support strategies.
• Experience of working in a school support or combined support/clerical role.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.