General Assistant, Perth Academy

Job Description

General Assistant (Fixed Term until 29 June 2023) - PKC09896
£17,696 - £18,614 (36.25 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Perth Academy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated General Assistant to join our support team on a term time basis.

Responsibilities

The main duties of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operation of reprographic equipment, including collating and issuing printed material.

Assist with first aid duties throughout the school.

Office and admin duties as and when required.

Hospitality arrangements.

Monitoring of CCTV cameras.

Assist in Science & Technical departments and around school when required.

The Individual

You must be able to demonstrate experience of supervising/working with children either in a paid or voluntary capacity.  

You must have the ability to use email and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.

You must be able to demonstrate good organisational skills.

Ideally you will have a current first aid certificate with experience in dealing with first aid incidents or be willing to undertake relevant training.

You must be able to cope with the demands of the post and attend on a regular basis and have the ability to promote the health and safety of children and others and comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation.

You must be able to work both under own initiative and as a member of a team.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Liz Knight, Senior Technician on 01738 458000.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  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 PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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