Pupil Support Assistant - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Inch View Primary School Glenearn Community Campus Glenearn Road Perth, PH2 0BE

SALARY:
£14,671 - £15,574 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Term Time Part Time

HOURS:
27.5 hours per week

£14,671 - £15, Hours per week, Term-time only)
Inch View Early Childhood Centre

As a Pupil Support Assistant[PSA], 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.

Children and Young People can have a range of needs that are short lived or more long term. These at different points in their education may require additional support.

The PSA role is varied and may include supporting children and young people who present with needs which may include:

Social and Emotional
Learning
Communication
Physical
Personal Care

Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs The PSA may have a role in supporting positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.

This post will primarily by at Inch View ECC, however, there may be an expectation to work within other ELC settings.

The Individual:

The ability to work in a team situation is essential and a flexible approach to working with young children is required.

Experience and an interest in working with children with a range of Additional Support Needs is desirable.

A willingness to undertake professional learning relevant to the post is essential.
The successful applicants must be registered with the SSSC or be willing to become registered within SSSC timescales.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

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

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, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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.