Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant, Tulloch Primary School, Perth - Internal

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 - PKC13356
£18,209 - £19,817 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Tulloch Primary School, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

As an Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant you will provide high-quality support to children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN), enabling them to access a relevant and meaningful curriculum within the Intensive Support Provision.

At Tulloch, our Intensive Support Provision (ISP) is a nurturing and inclusive environment designed to meet the needs of children and young people with Additional Support Needs.

We work in partnership with families and professionals to provide tailored support that enables every learner to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Guided by our school values of Courage and Compassion, we strive to ensure every child feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class, group, or 1:1 settings to access learning opportunities.
• Assist with intimate care routines as required.
• Undertake moving and handling tasks appropriate to pupils’ needs.
• Supervise pupils during transitions, in the playground, and at school-based events.
• Contribute to planning and assessment of learning and personal learning plans.
• Accompany pupils to social events, transition activities, and our of school excursions.
• Support individuals or groups during learning tasks.
• Maintain awareness of school procedures for Child Protection, risk management, equalities, and confidentiality.
• Engage in quality assurance and self-evaluation processes.

Please note: While this is a permanent post within Perth & Kinross Council, the specific school placement may change depending on service requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

You will ideally have knowledge and experience of working with learners with a range of additional support needs and be interested in working in an educational environment.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs. 

A genuine interest in the development of children, their communication, sensory needs and wellbeing is essential, and the important qualities are empathy, patience and an ability to engage with children and young people in a positive way.

Knowledge of a wide range of learning needs and how to foster positive relationships would be an advantage.

You will understand the need for confidentiality and be able to work sensitively to support learners and their families.  You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively within a team and on your own initiative. 

You will have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to working with children.

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.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Sarah Cowmeadow, Head Teacher or Julie Kayiranga, Principal Teacher on 01738 472323 or by email at tulloch@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.

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.