Primary School Support Assistant, Forgandenny Primary School

Job Description

Primary School Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 25 April 2025) - PKC11954
£3,288 - £3,444 (6 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Forgandenny Primary School

This is an opportunity to join a motivated and enthusiastic team at Forgandenny Primary School as a Primary School Support Assistant.

This is a lunchtime supervisor position and will to be to support lunchtime supervision in the school dining hall and then outside in the playground.

This will include over our pupils’ lunchtime of 12.10pm until 1.10pm daily during the school week.

The role will involve supporting children and other members of the Forgandenny Primary School team to ensure the children experience a nurturing lunchtime and high-quality learning through play experiences.

The interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd of October 2024.

The Individual

You will have a genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing, kindness, empathy, patience, and an ability to engage with children and young people.

Confidentiality in relation to children, young people and their families is essential.

An up-to-date First Aid Qualification would be of benefit.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Kirsty Binnie Head Teacher of Forgandenny Primary School on 01738 414155 or at Forgandenny@pkc.gov.uk

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.

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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.

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