Pupil Support Assistant (Bus Escort), Pitcairn Primary School, Almondbank, Perth

Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant, Bus Escort (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC12271
£3,581 - £3,774 (6 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Pitcairn Primary School, Almondbank, Perth

At Pitcairn Primary School we are committed to creating a safe and caring school community where our children are happy, confident and learn to be the best they can. 

Our bus escort will support children who live in the Bertha Park area of Perth to travel to Pitcairn Primary School on a daily basis. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing individual who has a positive and solution-focused attitude to join our team.

The school escort Pupil Support Assistant will be required to be at Bertha Park by 8:30am each day and supervise on the way to school and back after the school day too.  

The school day ends at 3:15pm and you will typically arrive back to Bertha Park around 3:30pm. 

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Jenny Ballantine, Head Teacher on 01738 477560.

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.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

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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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.