Primary Support Worker, Letham Primary School, Perth - PKC13948

Main Purpose of the Role

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.

We currently have the following opportunity: Primary Support Worker (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC13948 £9,637 - £10,153 (15 Hours per week, Term-time only) Letham Primary School, Perth. We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Support Worker to join our fantastic Pupil Support team at Letham Primary School. In this role, you'll make a real difference by supporting children with additional support needs (ASN) to access a meaningful and inclusive curriculum. You'll work closely with teachers and colleagues to help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1, in small groups, and in class.
• Assisting with positive behaviour approaches.
• Helping pupils during transitions, breaks, and school activities.
• Supporting intimate care routines where needed.
• Using ICT to enhance learning.
• Contributing to individual learning plans and inclusive practice.
• Making playtime and lunchtime enjoyable for children.
• Using a restorative approach to manage situations.

Please note we are anticipating holding interviews for this post on Friday 3 July 2026 at the school, in the morning. Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience (paid or voluntary) working with children/young people with ASN.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Commitment to supporting the care and welfare of all pupils and to undertake training required.
• Experience with ICT and behaviour support is desirable but not essential.

What We Can Offer

• 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. All new employees have a four-month probationary period.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jo White, Head Teacher on 01738 477550 or at Letham@pkc.gov.uk to find out more. Click APPLY NOW.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, 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. 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.