Education Support Assistant

4 weeks ago


Perth Perth amp Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

Supply Pupil Support Assistants - PKC10514
£70 per hour
Various Locations Throughout the Perth & Kinross Council Area
As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team.
Children and Young People can have a range of needs that are short lived or more long term. These at different points in their education may require additional support. The PSA role is varied and may include supporting children and young people who present with needs which may include:

Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs The PSA may have a role in supporting positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.
You will be working in a variety of settings as some work may be nursery or school based whilst other supports may involve activities in the community e.g. horse riding or outdoor learning. As part of the school team you will support lunchtimes and playtimes.
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.
Flexibility is required as casual work may require candidates to work in different locations across Perth and Kinross Council and across different sector (nursery, primary, secondary and specialist) although successful candidates will be asked preference in relation to location and sector at interview. A car user would useful but not essential.
THESE POSTS ARE SUPPLY BUT CAN LEAD TO FIXED TERM CONTRACTS OF A LONGER DURATION
Please note, if candidates wish to work in a Early Learning and Childcare setting you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If a qualification is required support may be available to access further training.
Pupil Support Assistants are part of the Care and Learning Job Family and the role profile which is attached, details the typical behaviours, skills and experience required.
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.
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 . 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.
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