Pupil Support Assistant

LOCATION:
Invergowrie Primary School 4 Errol Road Invergowrie, DD2 5HU

SALARY:
£12,004 - £12,742 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Term Time Part Time

HOURS:
22.5 hours per week

£12,004 - £12,742 (22.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Invergowrie Primary School

You will work collaboratively as a member of the school team assisting in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of a pupil requiring 1:1 support and across the wider school.

You will support learning ensuring those with additional support needs can effectively access the curriculum.

You will provide support and assistance in the dining hall and playground to ensure pupil safety.

**The Individual**:
You should be able to provide appropriate behavioural and emotional support to pupils in the school. Specifically working 1:1 with a pupil requiring high level support.

Teamwork and communication are vital skills that are required.

A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential and important qualities are empathy, patience and an ability to engage with children and young people.

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 01738 475555 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.