Job Description

LOCATION:


Viewlands Primary School, Oakbank Crescent, Perth, PH1 1BU


SALARY:


15,013 - 15,393 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Temporary


POSITION TYPE:


Part Time


HOURS:


25 hours per week



We currently have the following opportunity:



Primary School Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC13267

15,013 - 15,393 (25 Hours per week, Term Time only)

Viewlands Primary School



We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary School Support Assistant to join our office team.



The role is office based and also involves supervision of children and organising play activities for children during break and lunchtimes.

Skills & Experience Required

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The successful candidate should be trustworthy, always dedicated and maintain confidentiality.



You will also be competent in the use of IT systems such as Word, Excel and Outlook.



Knowledge of PKC Schools working systems, such as SEEMIS, PECOS and Parentpay, would be advantageous but in house training will be given.



This post requires someone who will:


Have the ability to work as a team but also be able to work on own initiative.
Be professional when dealing with parents/carers, professional agencies and clients and be empathetic, caring and nurturing when interacting and supporting children and families.
Have knowledge and commitment to deliver and improve service provision by keeping up to date with relevant legislation, processes and procedures, ensuring high standards are maintained. Communicate effectively with clients/service users and respond in a respectful and caring manner with internal agencies to ensure a quality care provision Have the ability to contribute to the work of the team/service through active participation. Have the ability to understand and have an awareness of the wellbeing and individual needs of client/service users. Have the ability to observe, record and share client /service users changing needs, ensuring information is up to date. Have Digital skills to operate and maintain relevant systems and equipment necessary for completing assigned tasks. ie Word, Excel and Outlook. Be committed to delivering high quality services in accordance with PKC Customer Service Standards. Demonstrate confidentiality and integrity of all Council information. Demonstrate a flexible approach to change and adapting to new ways of working.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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Our

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

.