Pupil Support Assistant, Abernethy Primary School

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. 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:

Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026) - PKC13452
£17,067 - 17,988 (27.5 hours per week, term-time only)
Abernethy Primary School

Abernethy Primary School is conveniently located just 16 minutes from Perth, offering a pleasant and easy commute through scenic surroundings.

The Pupil Support Assistant will work across all stages, from P1 to P7, supporting learners with a range of learning tasks. This includes providing assistance with literacy and numeracy development, either in small groups or on a one‑to‑one basis, following guidance from the class teacher.

The duration of this contract is expected to extend until 2 July 2026. However, due to current funding arrangements, the initial fixed‑term period will run until 31 March 2026. Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to be considered for the full anticipated contract period.

Skills & Experience Required

As Pupil Support Assistant you will:

• be skilled in the art of supporting children with their play and learning
• directly contribute to and support colleagues in the work of the school, appropriate to the needs of our young pupils and their families
• be able to 'think on your feet' and enjoy a varied role being cognisant of the team aspect of supporting learners' needs
• prioritise meeting the needs of our learners and be genuinely interested in supporting young children to achieve their best
• have excellent communication skills and be a 'team player'.
• contribute to the team through a positive relationship based on trust and respect.
• will have a good sense of humour and be able to demonstrate your skills in a fun, caring, committed manner with a dedicated approach to the job.

The suitable candidate will be able to follow instructions but also recognise the times for adapting plans to suit the needs of the learner. They will have excellent personal communication skills and be able to form positive relationships with students based on respect and trust. A good sense of humour is essential, as are your levels of confidence and appropriate assertive leadership.

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 Fiona Whittet, Headteacher at Abernethy at FWhittet@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, 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 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.