Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant, Fairview School, Perth - PKC12043

Job Description

Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC12043
£16,093 - £17,515 (24.75 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Fairview School, Perth

Fairview School is located on the Perth Academy / Viewlands Primary School campus and is the Authority’s school for children and young people with severe and complex additional support needs aged 3-18.

We seek an experienced and enthusiastic pupil support assistant with experience of supporting children and young people with additional support needs to work at this outstanding school.

This post will be working 4 days per week, Tuesday-Friday.

The Individual

The successful candidate should be flexible and a team player.

Training will be provided but the right attitude is essential. 

Working with our young people is very rewarding and no two days are the same.

Ideally the successful candidate will have experience in an Additional Support Needs setting or other school environment but the drive to support young people to be the best they can be is vital.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Leigh Verdot, Head Teacher on or at Fairview@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.

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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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