Primary School Support Assistant, Fossoway Primary School

Job Description

Primary School Support Assistant  (Fixed Term until 11 August 2024) PKC10294
£16,022 - £16,853 (32 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Fossoway Primary School

At Fossoway Primary School, we believe that team-working and a friendly, supportive atmosphere create a happy school.

A new opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing individual, who has a positive and solution focused attitude to join our team within the school office. This role also entails playground and dining hall supervision. 

You will support the administration of the school, as well as be part of a team which delivers care and welfare to all our pupils.

This is a permanent post for 32 hours per week over five days.

The Individual

You will ideally have knowledge and experience of working within an administration role and be very confident in using a computer. Our school office is a busy environment and you will be confident in managing your time effectively and prioritising tasks as required.

You will be motivated and interested in the life of a school.

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 and nurturing approach to working with children.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Paula Woods (Head Teacher) or Tim Haines (Principal Teacher) on 01577 867340.

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, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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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