Term-Time Pupil Support Assistant - Inclusive Learning

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 25 March 2027) - PKC
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£17,669 - £18,614 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Inch View Primary School, Perth

We are looking to appoint a compassionate, dynamic Pupil Support Assistant to join our dedicated Pupil Support team at Inch View Primary School.

In this role, you'll make a real difference by supporting children with additional support needs (ASN) to access a meaningful and inclusive curriculum. You'll work closely with teachers and colleagues to help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Supporting pupils 1:1, in small groups, and in class.
• Assisting with positive behaviour approaches.
• Helping pupils during transitions, breaks, and school activities.
• Supporting intimate care routines where needed.
• Using ICT to enhance learning.
• Contributing to personal learning plans and inclusive practice.

What We're Looking For

• Experience (paid or voluntary) working with children with ASN.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Commitment to our school values:
  Creative, Ambitious, Respectful and Engaged.
• Experience with ICT, moving & handling, and behaviour support is desirable but not essential.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council we offer:

• A generous annual leave package.
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework.
• Access to a range of benefits.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. We welcome applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists and individuals of all backgrounds. Diversity is important to us.

Working with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role. Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre‑employment checks, including references, and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.