Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant - Intensive Support Provision, Inch View Primary School, Perth

Main Purpose of the RoleWorking within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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:

Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant, Intensive Support Provision (Fixed Term until 15 August 2027) - PKC14267£7,539 - £8.202 (11 Hours per week, Term-time only)Inch View Primary School, Perth

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and caring Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant to join the Intensive Support Provision (ISP) at Inch View Primary School and work on a Thursday and Friday each week.

Our Intensive Support Provision supports children with complex additional support needs to engage in learning, develop independence and achieve their individual potential within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will provide targeted support to pupils across a range of learning, communication, sensory, social and emotional needs and support with personal care.

As an Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant, you will contribute to delivering high-quality support that enables children to access learning and participate fully in school life. You will work closely with teaching staff, families and partner agencies to help ensure positive outcomes for our children and young people.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.Skills & Experience RequiredWe are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs.

Demonstrates patience, kindness and a nurturing approach.

Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Can work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Understands the importance of inclusion and promoting children's wellbeing.

Is flexible, resilient and able to respond positively to the changing needs of pupils.

Experience of supporting children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs and social-emotional needs would be advantageous.

Knowledge of nurturing approaches, trauma-informed practice and the use of visual supports would also be beneficial.Working at Perth & Kinross CouncilOur values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of 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 our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

A generous annual leave package (including public holidays)

Eligibility to join our pension scheme

Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework

Access to a range of benefits

Paid PVG Scheme Membership

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working 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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.Next StepsWe would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Margaret Donaghy, Head teacher on 01738 472450 or at InchView@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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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.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

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 hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk 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 regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 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.