Primary School Support Worker, Our Lady's Rc - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Our Lady's RC Primary School, Garth Avenue, Perth, PH1 2LG

SALARY:
£10,670 - £11,327 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Term Time Part Time

HOURS:
20 hours per week

£10,670 - £11, Hours per week, Term-time only)
Our Lady's RC Primary School, Perth

Under the supervision of the class teacher, you will support the quality of learning and teaching in the classroom by:

Supporting literacy development by, for example, reading or telling stories and rhymes, guiding children to information books, labelling their drawings and models and providing an audience for their reading activities.
Supporting numeracy development by counting and matching games and rhymes, practising number bonds and "tables", building with shapes and developing appropriate language, and supporting practical measurement activities.
Supporting practical activities in the classroom, planned as part of the teacher's programme; e.g. baking, gardening.

Duties for Supporting our Children

Build good and trusting relationships with children and adhere to child protection and equalities legislation.
Attend to the personal needs of the children and assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and hygienic environment.
Provide support for children with specific health or medical needs where appropriate.
Provide first aid as required to children and staff.
Provide comfort and care for minor accidents, ailments or upsets, cleaning the pupil of excess body fluids or waste, if necessary.

You may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post.

The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time depending on the requirements of the Service without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed.

The Individual:

Ideally you will have experience of working with children.
You will demonstrate a willingness to work in a collaborative environment.
You must have good organisation skills.
You must be able to promote active learning and play experiences.
Ideally you will have a relevant Professional Development Award or equivalent.
Ideally you will have experience of working with children with additional support needs.
Ideally you will have knowledge of child protection issues.
Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a primary school.
Ideally you will have practical skills such as baking, gardening, drawing etc.
Ideally you will have a first aid certificate.
You must be able to cope with the demands of the job and attend on a regular basis.
You must have an awareness of Health and Safety Issues as they affect you and others and comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation.
You must be able to treat children, colleagues, parents and the community in accordance with the Council's policies on equalities and dignity at work.
You must be able to communicate effectively with children, colleagues and parents verbally and in writing.
You will have a flexible attitude to sharing duties.
You must be willing to work indoors and outdoors.
You will be committed to the wider life of the school.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Lynne Mendes, Head Teacher on

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.