Pupil Support Assistant, Riverside Primary School, Perth - PKC13724. Job in Brechin Education &[...]

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 Assistant (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months - Maternity Cover) - PKC13724 £17,669 - £18,614 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only) Riverside Primary School and Early Learning Centre.

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

At Riverside Primary, we believe team working and a friendly, supportive atmosphere creates a happy school. A new opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing individual, who has a positive and solution focused attitude to join our team, 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm as Maternity Cover.

You will support pupils individually and in small groups within our primary mainstream classes, to help meet a range of learning needs and work closely with teaching staff. You will also support children at break and lunchtimes, working with children to encourage active play and supervising wellbeing.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

You will ideally have knowledge and experience of working with learners with a range of additional support needs and be interested in pursuing a career working in an educational environment. We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people. A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential, and the important qualities are empathy, patience and an ability to engage with children and young people. Sensitivity is also required when supporting individual children and to respect children's dignity and place well-being at the centre of all support and interactions. Knowledge of a wide range of learning needs and how to foster positive relationships would be an advantage. You will understand the need for confidentiality and be able to work sensitively to support learners and their families. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively within a team and on your own initiative. You will have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to working with children.

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.

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.

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 we welcome applications from everyone and 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 mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.