Primary School Support Worker, Balbeggie Primary School, Perth

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 currently have the following opportunity:

Primary School Support Worker (Fixed Term until 31 December 2026) - PKC14167
£15,099 - £15,907 (23.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Balbeggie Primary School, Perth

We are looking for a compassionate and dynamic Primary School Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Balbeggie Primary School.

In this role, you will make a real difference by supporting children and young people to access a meaningful and inclusive curriculum. You will work closely with teachers and colleagues to help pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

As a Primary Support Worker, you will:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within the classroom.
• Assist with positive behaviour approaches.
• Support pupils during transitions, break times and school activities.
• Provide support with intimate care routines where required.
• Use ICT to enhance learning experiences.
• Contribute 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

You should have experience, either paid or voluntary, of working with children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).

You will have strong communication and listening skills, together with a caring, patient and proactive approach. The ability to work flexibly as part of a team is essential.

We are looking for someone who is committed to our school values of being Respected, Included, Nurtured and Resilient.

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!

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

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. 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 Vicky Donaldson, Headteacher on 01738 454490 or via Balbeggie@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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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 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.