Primary School Support Assistant

LOCATION:
Glendelvine Primary School, Caputh, PH1 4JL

SALARY:
£6,759 - £7,110 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Term Time Part Time

HOURS:
13.5 hours per week

£6,759 - £7,110 (13.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Glendelvine Primary School

Glendelvine Primary School is set in a scenic, rural location in Perthshire between the villages of Caputh and Spittalfield.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work as part of our very small team.

This post is 13.5 hours per week, over 5 days (not negotiable) as follows - 10.30am-1pm 4 days and 9.30am-1pm 1 day per week.

We are looking for someone to build good and trusting relationships with children and adhere to child protection and equalities legislation.

In this role you will:

- Attend to the personal needs of the children and assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and hygienic environment.
- Provide support for children with specific health or medical needs where appropriate.
- Provide first aid as required to children and staff.
- Provide comfort and care for minor accidents, ailments or upsets, cleaning the pupil of excess body fluids or waste, if necessary.

**The Individual**:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, patient and flexible individual to join our small, happy school to supervise morning playtime, lunchtime and support the teacher in the P1-3 class.

Ideally you will have:
Experience of working with children.
Experience of working with children with additional support needs.
Previous experience of working in a primary school.
A first aid certificate.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Julie Menzies, Head Teacher on 01738 459515.

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.