Pupil Support Assistant, Crieff High School - PKC14040

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 are looking to recruit a compassionate and enthusiastic Pupil Support Assistant to join our dedicated Pupil Support team. In this role, you will support children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) to access a meaningful and inclusive curriculum. Working closely with teachers and other colleagues, you will help pupils to achieve their full potential and support their academic, social and emotional development.

As a Pupil Support Assistant, your duties may include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within the classroom.
• Assisting with positive behaviour support strategies.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, breaktimes and wider school activities.
• Providing intimate care where required.
• Using ICT to support learning and engagement.
• Contributing to personal learning plans and inclusive practice.

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

Skills & Experience Required

What We’re Looking For

• Experience (paid or voluntary) working with children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• A caring, patient and proactive approach.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Commitment to our school values: Pride, Respect and Ambition.

Experience with ICT, moving and handling, and behaviour support is desirable but not essential.

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

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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Diane Porter, Business Manager on 01764 657700 to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

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. 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 and maintain your membership.

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 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.