Job Description

LOCATION:


Perth Grammar School, Gowans Terrace, Perth, PH1 5AZ


SALARY:


17,067 - 17,988 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Temporary


POSITION TYPE:


Part Time


HOURS:


27.5 hours per week



We currently have the following opportunity:



Peripatetic Pupil Support Assistant, Early Years Inclusion Team (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC13312

17,067 - 17,988 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)

Perth Grammar School



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:


Social and Emotional Learning Communication Physical Personal Care

Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs. As PSA, you 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.



If you are employed by Perth & Kinross Council you may be able to take this post on a secondment basis. Please note that secondment requests are considered by managers on a case-by-case basis, considering the needs of the team, Service and Council as a whole, as well as the development opportunity for the individual. Where a request is made in the early stages of the recruitment process, any approval would be in principle. This process can be initiated on MyView - My Forms - Secondment Request Form.

Skills & Experience Required

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We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:


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.

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.



Perth & Kinross Council has introduced a Job Family Framework for all single status posts. A Job Family is a group of jobs with similar characteristics and common features. 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.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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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

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