# Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant, Perth AcademyRef no:: PKC13103Published:: 23/09/2025Closes:: 07/10/2025Location:: Perth Academy Murray Place Perth, PH1 1NJSalary:: £15,560 - £16,935 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 23.5 hours per week## Main Purpose of the RoleWorking within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. 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 - PKC13103 £15,560 - £16,935 (23.5 Hours per week, Term-time only) Perth AcademyAn exciting opportunity, for a Pupil Support Assistant has arisen in Perth Academy’s Intensive Support Provision (ISP).You will work as part of our team to support a range of pupils with additional needs including social and emotional, learning, communication and physical; with many of our pupils presenting with Additional Support Needs.We are looking for a candidate to support our learners to access their individual curricular pathways. This role also includes supporting learners during break and lunchtimes.## Skills & Experience RequiredWe are seeking a nurturing practitioner who is highly motivated and will play an active role in the life and work of the ISP and wider school. You should demonstrate kindness, empathy and patience; be solution focused but also able to work as part of a team. Experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting pupils and young people with additional needs is desirable.You should be able to demonstrate confidentiality in relation to young people and their families at all times.## Working at Perth & Kinross CouncilOur influence our work and support us in the delivery of our. 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**.** Find out more about and you could soon be joining our team!Here's what we can offer **you**:* A generous package* 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day* Eligibility to join our* Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as,, and our* Access to a range ofWe recognise there can be benefits to 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.## Next StepsWe would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Louise Hale, Principal Teacher IPS on 01738 458000 to find out more.Click “APPLY NOW”External candidates are required to provide **2** references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.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 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.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement
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