Pupil Support Assistant — Inclusive ASN Support in Perth

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: Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 May 2027) - PKC13797 £13,814 - £14,553 (21.5 Hours per week, Term-time only) Inch View Primary School, Perth.

We are looking for a compassionate, dynamic Pupil Support Assistant to join our dedicated Pupil Support team at Inch View 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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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 personal learning plans and inclusive practice.

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

Skills & Experience Required

What We're Looking For

• 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 our school values: Creative, Ambitious, Respect and Engaged.
• Experience with ICT, moving & 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. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunities

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 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.

Compliance

Working with children and/or protected adults is 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.