Primary School Support Worker, Blackford Primary School

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:

Primary School Support Worker (Fixed Term until 31 December 2026) - PKC14106
£7,388 - £7,784 (11.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Blackford Primary School

Blackford Primary School is a small, nurturing rural school at the heart of its local community, serving the village of Blackford and the surrounding area. Our school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where all children are known, valued and supported as individuals.

We are committed to developing children who are happy, positive and successful, and who demonstrate our core values of being honest, kind, fair, caring and respectful in all that they do.

Our learners benefit from a rich and varied learning environment, including outdoor learning spaces and strong community links, and we place a strong emphasis on supporting children’s wellbeing, inclusion and individual needs alongside their academic progress.

As a member of our support staff team, you will play a key role in helping children overcome barriers to learning.

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide targeted support for individuals and small groups, including those with additional support needs, enabling all children to fully participate in school life.

We are looking for someone who:

• demonstrates a nurturing, patient and flexible approach to supporting children
• is committed to inclusive practice and supporting wellbeing
• builds strong, respectful relationships with children, staff and families
• works effectively as part of a small, collaborative team
• understands the importance of adapting support to meet individual needs

This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit and supportive school community where relationships matter, and where your contribution will make a genuine difference to children’s daily experiences and outcomes.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

We are seeking a motivated and caring Pupil Support Assistant to join our staff team.

The successful candidate will support children and young people across the school, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring all pupils can fully access the curriculum.

You will work closely with class teachers and the wider staff team to:

• provide learning and wellbeing support to individuals and small groups
• support children with additional support needs
• promote inclusion and positive relationships across the school
• assist with personal care and health needs where required

The ideal candidate will:

• demonstrate patience, empathy and a strong commitment to inclusion
• have experience of supporting children in an educational or childcare setting
• be able to work effectively as part of a team
• show flexibility and a willingness to respond to the needs of the school

A desirable asset would be a driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning and wellbeing within a supportive school community.

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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Laura Fowler, Head Teacher, at Blackford@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.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

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.