Pupil Support Assistant 1 (27.5 hpw) (Fixed Term Until 02 July 2026) Smithton Primary School

Job Description

Post Title: Pupil Support Assistant 1
Location: Smithton Primary School, Inverness
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 02 July 2026
Salary: £17,500 - £19,167

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Steven MacIver Tel: 01463 791606

Job Purpose: To support learning and teaching within the curriculum and the
personal development of pupils with additional support needs.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Requirements

1. Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, children and 
families. 
2. Able to demonstrate a good level of education to Standard Grade (or 
equivalent) 
3. Good communication skills including good skills of written and verbal 
communication and an ability to practice active listening.
4. PSAs applying for posts in Gaelic Medium should be able to communicate 
fluently and be fully literate in Gaelic.
5. Ability to work as an active member of a team and to provide support to 
professional colleagues. 
6. Willingness to work with pupils who have significant needs and/or a 
willingness to participate in continued professional development 
opportunities to develop the skills required to undertake appropriate tasks 
in relation to supporting pupils with high levels of need.
7. Ability to remain calm under pressure and to be solution focused when 
presented with challenges. 
8. A commitment to ongoing professional development. 
9. Ability to work creatively and independently. 
10. Enthusiasm, flexibility and self motivation.