Primary School Support Worker & Pupil Support Assistant, Logiealmond 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 16 August 2026) - PKC13406
£11,947 - £12,591 (19.25 hours per week, Term-time only)
Logiealmond Primary School

Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC13406
£7,545 - £8,503 (13 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Logiealmond Primary School

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Logiealmond Primary School in the roles of Primary School Support Worker and Pupil Support Assistant. The ideal candidate will be able to undertake both roles.

About the Primary School Support Worker Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Support Worker in our very small rural school.

The role of Support Worker will involve supporting pupils and teachers to access and deliver high quality education.

The main responsibilities of the post involve providing support and learning experiences to learners with a range of needs within Logiealmond.

This role will create opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute meaningfully to our learners' experiences, impacting positively on the pupils and their families.

This post involves 19.25 contracted hours of contact time with pupils Monday to Wednesday during school term time.

An integral aspect of the role is working outdoors in the school playground throughout the school term.

About the Pupil Support Assistant Role

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed pupil support assistant for 13 hours per week.

The main duties of this role are to support with individual and group interventions. All training will be provided.

We are a small, friendly school and this would be a great opportunity for the successful candidate to further their experience and knowledge.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person with good communication skills to join our highly motivated staff team, helping us to deliver the best outcomes for all children.

You will be hard working, well organised, flexible, caring and committed to improving the life of the school and the people who work in it.

You will work well as part of a team and also be able to take initiative and manage yourself, and your work, efficiently and effectively.

You will promote high standards and maintain positive partnerships.

Previous experience of working with children in a school or nursery environment is essential.

You should be caring, empathetic and patient.

It is essential that you have a genuine interest the development of children, their learning and their wellbeing. 

Please see the attached job description for a full person specification.

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.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jay Smith-McKnight on 01738 459560 or email logiealmond@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.

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.