Primary School Support Assistant, Blackford Primary School

Job Description

Primary School Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC12145
£2,833 - £2,960 (5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Blackford Primary School

Blackford Primary is a small rural school set in a beautiful location just off the A9 between Greenloaning and Auchterarder.

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual to join our staff team to support children’s play and relationships over the lunchtime period each day.

There are currently 54 children in the school who enjoy their time outside in the playground, in the sensory garden and in the adjacent park when the weather allows.

Please get in touch if you are interested in joining our supportive team.

The Individual

Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Please contact Margaret McMillan, Head Teacher via email at MMcMillan@pkc.gov.uk if you would like more information about this vacancy.

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.