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Pupil Support Assistant, Blairgowrie High School, Blairgowrie
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14.07.2025
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28.08.2025
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Job Description:
Main Purpose of the Role
Working 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:
Pupil Support Assistant - PKC12824
£10,745 - £11,324 (18 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Blairgowrie High School
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time, Pupil Support Assistant to join us on a permanent basis
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of our team supporting young people at Blairgowrie High School.
The majority of your time will be spent in mainstream classes, supporting young people, with a range of Additional Support Needs, to engage with, and progress their learning.
About the School
Blairgowrie High School is the sole secondary school for East Perthshire, and covers a wide catchment area of beautiful landscapes. For leisure time, the area offers many wonderful opportunities for outdoor pursuits and pastimes but is close enough to Perth and Dundee if it is city pursuits you are after. To the West we extend almost to Dunkeld; to the North our area stretches up Glenshee past the Spittal, to the border with Aberdeenshire Council; to the East our area extends to the Angus border and finally to the South-East, Tullybaccart – the highest point on the road between Coupar Angus and Dundee – is our boundary with Dundee City Council.
Our associated Primary Schools are Alyth, Burrelton, Coupar Angus, Glendelvine, Kettins, Kirkmichael, Meigle, Newhill, Rattray and St Stephen’s.
It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place on Friday 22nd August 2025.
Please note: While this is a permanent post within Perth & Kinross Council, the specific school placement may change depending on service requirements.
Skills & Experience Required
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:
* A genuine interest in supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
* Kindness, empathy, patience and an ability to engage with young people.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to be adaptable and flexible.
* Experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our 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:
* 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 of
* Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions.
We 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 Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Paul Cunningham, Head Teacher on 01250 871200 or at k to find out more.
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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.
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