Pupil Support Assistant - Meldrum CSN

Job Description

Assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising the standards of pupil attainment and provide general support in relation to the needs of the class and individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety; to ensure a secure and safe environment.

There is a requirement to be flexible in school location within the cluster, according to individual circumstances and work with a range of pupils from P1 – S6. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This vacancy is for a total of 29.5 hours, to be split between two candidates. Please indicate your preferred days and hours on your application, and this will be discussed at the interview stage.

Due to staff absences during the school holidays, this advert will be live until 16 August 2024, and notifications of the result of your application will be sent out after this date.

Initially you will be based in the location advertised, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Meldrum CSN.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 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 both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

Informal enquiries to Carol Harper - 01651 267455

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