Pupil Support Assistant, Logiealmond Primary School

Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC12220
£14,327 - £15,098 (24 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Logiealmond Primary School

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team at Logiealmond Primary School as a Pupil Support Assistant.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to support children and young people with additional support needs, ensuring they have access to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

Requirements:

• A genuine interest in the development and well-being of children.
• Kindness, empathy, and patience.
• Ability to engage effectively with children and young people.
• Experience (paid or voluntary) in supporting children with additional support needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of tailored educational programs and activities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to pupils with diverse needs, including social, emotional, and physical challenges.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and support positive behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain confidentiality and build trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of individual support plans.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Elaine Wallace, Head Teacher on 01738 459560 or at Logiealmond@pkc.gov.uk

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.

Please note, as this office will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 5pm until 8:45am on Friday 3 January 2025, there will be no-one available to assist you with technical help over this period.

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.