Primary School Support Assistant, Tulloch Primary School, Perth
- Location:
- Tulloch Primary School Gillespie Place Perth, PH1 2QX
- Salary:
- £6,577 - £6,889 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 12 hours per week
Job Description
Primary School Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 18 August 2025) - PKC11871
£6,577 - £6,889 (12 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Tulloch Primary School, Perth
Tulloch Primary School is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our large team and support our children.
As a Primary School Support Assistant (PSSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children to have a positive, nurturing lunchtime experience, supervising and supporting the lunch hall routines and children ‘s lunchtime play.
The 12 hours per week will be split over the 5 days Monday- Friday and cover the lunch time period (2 hours 24 minutes daily, e.g. 12 noon – 2.24 pm).
The Individual
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate a genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing, kindness, empathy, patience and an ability to engage and play with children.
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Kerstine Speight, Head Teacher, on 01738 472323 or at Tulloch@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.
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.
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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.
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.
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