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Ref no:
PKC11326
Published:
16/04/2024
Closes:
30/04/2024
Location:
Our Ladys RC Primary School Garth Avenue Perth, PH1 2LG
Salary:
£15,925 - £16,828 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
27.5 hours per week

Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 11 August 2024) - PKC11326
£15,925 - £16,828 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Our Lady's RC Primary School, Perth

As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team.

Children and Young People can have a range of needs that are short lived or more long term. These, at different points in their education, may require additional support.

The PSA role is varied and may include supporting children and young people who present with needs which may include:

 - Social and Emotional
 - Learning
 - Communication
 - Physical
 - Personal Care.

Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs.  The PSA may have a role in supporting positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Lynne Mendes, Head Teacher on 01738 477570.

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, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

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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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.   

  • Disability Confident Employer - Leader
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  • Young Persons Guarantee
  • Scottish Living Wage
  • Carer Positive Employer in Scotland - Established
  • See Me: in Work Partner