Job Description

LOCATION:


Abernethy Primary School, 78 Main Street, Abernethy, PH2 9LA


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:



Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026) - PKC13452

17,067 - 17,988 (27.5 hours per week, term-time only)

Abernethy Primary School



Abernethy Primary School is conveniently located just 16 minutes from Perth, offering a pleasant and easy commute through scenic surroundings.



The Pupil Support Assistant will work across all stages, from P1 to P7, supporting learners with a range of learning tasks. This includes providing assistance with literacy and numeracy development, either in small groups or on a one?to?one basis, following guidance from the class teacher.



The duration of this contract is expected to extend until

2 July 2026

. However, due to current funding arrangements, the

initial fixed?term period will run until 31 March 2026

. Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to be considered for the full anticipated contract period.

Skills & Experience Required

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As Pupil Support Assistant you will:


be skilled in the art of supporting children with their play and learning directly contribute to and support colleagues in the work of the school, appropriate to the needs of our young pupils and their families be able to 'think on your feet' and enjoy a varied role being cognisant of the team aspect of supporting learners' needs prioritise meeting the needs of our learners and be genuinely interested in supporting young children to achieve their best have excellent communication skills and be a 'team player'. contribute to the team through a positive relationship based on trust and respect. will have a good sense of humour and be able to demonstrate your skills in a fun, caring, committed manner with a dedicated approach to the job.

The suitable candidate will be able to follow instructions but also recognise the times for adapting plans to suit the needs of the learner. They will have excellent personal communication skills and be able to form positive relationships with students based on respect and trust. A good sense of humour is essential, as are your levels of confidence and appropriate assertive leadership.

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

.