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

Perth & Kinross Council
Perth & Kinross Council
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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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LOCATION:
Logiealmond Primary School nr Harrietfield Perth, PH1 3TB


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)
Logiealmond Primary School


As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA) at Logiealmond Primary, you will work as part of a small team to support an individual child with their development.


You will be required to:

  • Communicate effectively to build relationships with staff and pupils to ensure a quality care provision.
  • Demonstrate organisational skills and initiative.
  • Understand and have an awareness of the wellbeing and individual needs of pupils.
  • Following direction from the class teacher, plan, organise and manage a range of appropriate activities and resources to meet pupil needs and to improve outcomes.
  • Observe, record and share pupils' changing needs, ensuring information is up to date.
As part of the school team, you will also support at lunchtimes and playtimes.


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.


The Individual:


We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work flexibly alongside our small team.


A key element of this role will be to provide nurture and support to the pupil you will be working with.


You will be given direction and support from the class teacher in helping the pupil with their learning and development.

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We are looking for an individual 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
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Joan Murray, 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.
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