Pupil Support Assistant - Intensive Support Provision, Tulloch Primary School, Perth

Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant, Intensive Support Provision - PKC12074
£17,822 - £19,462 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Tulloch Primary School, Perth

Tulloch Primary School is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team and support our children.

As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA) in our Intensive Support Provision (ISP) classrooms, you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team.

Our ISP provides additional supports for children and young people who experience significant barriers to learning and development. They may have difficulties in relating to others, social communication, in regulating their behaviours, and in their use of flexible thinking. Many have sensory and motor difficulties, and problems in managing attention, controlling impulsivity and in hyperactivity, and such issues may compromise their wellbeing in school situations and capacity to learn.

The Individual

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate: 

• A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing, kindness, empathy, patience and an ability to engage with children.
• Confidentiality in relation to children, young people and their families.
• Experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs. 

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Kerstine Speight, Head Teacher on 01738 472323.

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.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  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 PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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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.