Supply Pupil Support Assistants - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

LOCATION:
Various Locations in Perth Kinross Council Area, PH1 5GD

RATE:
£12.70 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE:
Supply/Casual/Relief

POSITION TYPE:
Supply/Casual/Relief

HOURS:
0 hours per week

£12.70 per hour
Various Locations Throughout the Perth & Kinross Council Area

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.

You will be working in a variety of settings as some work may be nursery or school based whilst other supports may involve activities in the community e.g.

horse riding or outdoor learning. As part of the school team you will support lunchtimes and playtimes.

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.

THESE POSTS ARE SUPPLY BUT CAN LEAD TO FIXED TERM CONTRACTS OF A LONGER DURATION

The Council has introduced a Job Family Framework for all single status posts. A Job Family is a group of jobs with similar characteristics and common features.

Pupil Support Assistants are part of the Care and Learning Job Family and the role profile which is attached, details the typical behaviours, skills and experience required.

The Individual:

For further information see the attached FAQs. If this does not assist you with your query please contact Kirsty Lockhart on

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.