Primary School Support Assistant

Overview

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.

Opportunity Primary School Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) – PKC13460; Salary: £3,603 – £3,694 (6.00 hours per week, term-time only); Location: Newhill Primary School. The role involves lunchtime supervision of pupils in the dining room and supporting the day-to-day running of the lunch time experience, alongside colleagues, under the direction of the Head Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide lunchtime supervision of pupils in the dining room.
• Support the day-to-day running of the lunchtime experience with colleagues under the Head Teacher’s direction.

Skills & Experience Required

• Organisational skills to plan own workload with attention to detail.
• Communication skills to effectively support pupils and colleagues.
• Positive, supportive and nurturing relationships with children.
• Personable, friendly and flexible demeanor with excellent personal skills.
• Ability to work in a busy large school environment with enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team; commitment to delivering high standards of service.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support the delivery of key priorities. If invited to interview, you may be asked to describe situations that demonstrate the role criteria and our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team.

What We Can Offer

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 public holidays 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. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager if this is of interest. A healthy work-life balance is important to us; 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.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you. Please contact Lauren Budd at Newhill Primary School\’s Head Teacher to find out more.

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Application & Checks

• External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses; one must be your current or most recent employer.
• We welcome applications from everyone. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. For reasonable adjustments, contact the hiring manager or the Recruitment Team at 01738 475555.
• We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many military skills transfer to local government roles.
• Working with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role. You will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check (Disclosures Scotland Act 2020).
• If you have lived overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.
• A confirmed offer of employment is subject to mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications, and fitness to undertake the post.

Note: This description contains general information about the role and does not constitute a contract of employment.