Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant, Navigate, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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:

Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant - PKC14343
£18,847 - £20,505 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Navigate, Perth

The Navigate team are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Pupil Support Assistant (PSA) to join us.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support young people with additional support needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

We work with young people who are not able to manage a full time placement in mainstream education.

Your role would include supporting in learning sessions, taking young people out of the centre for activity sessions, supporting at break times, making lunches etc. Two days are never the same here, so adaptability and flexibility are key!

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience of supporting children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including teachers and staff from other agencies who support young people
• A willingness to undertake training for specific medical conditions
• Understanding of inclusive practice and nurturing approaches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• A commitment to Child Protection, risk management, and confidentiality
• A strong commitment to promoting wellbeing and safeguarding young people.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post may require you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth & Kinross to support young people's learning.

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 (including public holidays)
• 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
• Paid PVG Scheme Membership

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 Hazel Johnstone on 01738 477970 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.

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 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.

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.