Pupil Support Assistant
Job Description
LOCATION:
Riverside Primary School, Argyll Street, Perth, PH1 2BB
SALARY:
6,206 - 6,541 per year
CONTRACT TYPE:
Temporary
POSITION TYPE:
Part Time
HOURS:
10 hours per week
We currently have the following opportunity:
Pupil Support Assistant - Intensive Support Provision (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC13311
6,206 - 6,541 (10 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Riverside Primary School, Perth
At Riverside Primary, we believe team working and a friendly, supportive atmosphere creates a happy school.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing individual, who has a positive and solution focused attitude to join our team within our Intensive Support Provision.
The working pattern will 2 days per week, on a Monday and a Friday.
In this role, you will work closely with staff within the Intensive Support to support aspects of learning programmes for children and young people with complex and enduring additional support needs.
You will also support children at break and lunchtimes, working with children to encourage active play and supervising wellbeing.
This position offers the opportunity to collaborate and work alongside a dedicated team within the ISP.
Skills & Experience Required
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You will ideally have knowledge and experience of working with learners with a range of additional support needs and be interested in working in an educational environment.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs.
A genuine interest in the development of children, their communication, sensory needs and wellbeing is essential, and the important qualities are empathy, patience and an ability to engage with children and young people in a positive way.
Knowledge of a wide range of learning needs and how to foster positive relationships would be an advantage.
You will understand the need for confidentiality and be able to work sensitively to support learners and their families. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively within a team and on your own initiative.
You will have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to working with children.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD4271879
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusFull Time
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Job LocationPerth, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned