Community Learning Assistant, Oakbank Primary School, Perth

2 months ago

Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time
Job Description

Community Learning Assistant (Fixed Term until 30 June PKC11729
£20,588 - £22, Hours per week, Term-time only)
Oakbank Primary School, Perth

We are recruiting for a Community Learning Assistant to provide support to Primary school pupils in Perth and Kinross.

This is a fixed term post until 30 June 2025, working 30 hours per week, term time.

In this role, you will assist primary schools to positively engage children and families in their learning by supporting their social, emotional and mental wellbeing.

You will work closely with your allocated schools to deliver a range of universal and targeted interventions and be able to evidence how the support has led to better outcomes for children.

The Individual

You will have SVQ3 or equivalent qualification.

As a Community Learning Assistant, you will be caring and compassionate with a holistic child-centred approach.

Experience of identifying barriers to school participation and helping children to engage in a range of supportive activities is essential therefore you should also be able to establish effective relationships with children and their families and treat those we support with dignity and respect.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Jenny Main, Senior Community Link Worker, on

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

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, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

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.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team

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