Pupil Support Assistant, Milnathort Primary School

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Part time

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. 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 31 March ) - PKC
£9, - £10. (16 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Milnathort Primary School

At Milnathort Primary School, we believe team working and a friendly, supportive atmosphere create a happy school. Our school values are Kindness, Effort, Inclusion and Integrity and we support all members of our school community to uphold our values.

An opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing individual, who has a positive and solution focused attitude to join our team, 16 hours per week, over 5 days.

You will support pupils individually and in small groups to help meet a range of learning, social and emotional needs and work closely with staff.

You will also support children at break and lunchtimes, working with children to encourage active play and supervising wellbeing.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing. Kindness, empathy and patience. 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 within an Early Years Setting or within a Primary School.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our key priorities. 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 ourand you could soon be joining our team

Here's what we can offer you :

A generous 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 , Access to a range of and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynsey Budge, Head Teacher on or at to find out more.

Click "APPLY NOW"

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

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. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming 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.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 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 (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

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.



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