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

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Perth Academy Murray Place Perth, PH1 1NJ

SALARY:
£17,373 - £18,358 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time

HOURS:
30 hours per week

£17,373 - £18, Hours per week, Term-time only)
Perth Academy

An exciting opportunity for a Pupil Support Assistant has arisen at Perth Academy working with the Support for Learning Department.

Perth Academy is a large, friendly and inclusive high school with a student roll of 1,000.

You will work as part of our mainstream team to support a range of pupils with additional needs including learning, communication and social barriers to learning.

We are seeking a practitioner who is highly motivated, reliable and willing to play an active role in the life and work of the support department and the wider school.

You should demonstrate kindness, empathy and patience, be solution focussed but also able to work well as part of a supportive team.

Experience (either paid or voluntary) of supporting young people with additional needs is desirable.

You should be able to demonstrate confidentiality in relation to young people and their families at all times.

The Individual:

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.

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.