Pupil Support Assistant, Blairgowrie High 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:

Pupil Support Assistant - PKC14021
£17,669 - £18,614 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Blairgowrie High School

Blairgowrie High School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Pupil Support Assistant to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in reaching their full potential by helping them overcome barriers to learning and fully engage in school life.

As a Pupil Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting inclusion and supporting the wellbeing, learning, and development of pupils across the school.

Working closely with teaching staff, pupil support staff, parents/carers, and partner agencies, you will help create a positive and nurturing environment where all young people can thrive.

Please note: While this is a permanent post within Perth & Kinross Council, the specific school placement may change depending on service requirements.

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

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an individual who:

- Has a genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed
- Demonstrates empathy, patience, and resilience
- Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Works effectively as part of a team while also using initiative when required
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding practices
- Is committed to promoting inclusion, equality, and wellbeing

Why Join Blairgowrie High School?

- A strong, inclusive school community with a focus on wellbeing and achievement
- A supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
- Opportunities for professional learning and leadership development
- A beautiful location in Perth & Kinross offering an excellent quality of life

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
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions (remove not relevant)

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 Andrew Wallace or Mark Stanhope on 01250 871200 or via Blairgowrie@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.