Pupil Support Assistant, Perth Grammar School - PKC11940

Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant - PKC11940
£17,373 - £18,358 (30 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Perth Grammar School

We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing individual, who has a positive and solution focused attitude to join our team at Perth Grammar School as a Pupil Support Assistant.

The successful candidate will support our learners, individually and in small groups, to help meet a range of learning needs whilst also working closely with teaching staff.

It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place on Monday 30 September 2024. 

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class or group settings on a 1:1 basis to access a relevant curriculum.
• Assist pupils with intimate care routines when required.  
• Undertake moving and handling relevant to pupil’s needs where required.
• Supervise pupils in social spaces, at out of school events or activities (within the school day) and moving around the school.
• Support positive positive relationships / nurturing programmes and contribute to personal learning plans.
• Accompany pupils to social events, transition settings and independent living activities.
• Contribute with preparation of materials.
• Assist pupils with their ICT programmes.
• Ensure awareness of school procedures for Child Protection, risk management, equalities and confidentiality.
• Develop awareness of quality assurance and self evaluation processes.

The Individual

If you would like more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Darren Millar, Principal Teacher of Learner Support on .

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 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.