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:
Primary School Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 16 August ) - PKC
£6, - £6, (11.25 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Royal School of Dunkeld
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of our team, someone who can contribute to the life and work of our school.
The successful applicant will supervise and support children during lunchtime breaks and provide practical support and assistance in a classroom setting under the supervision of the class teacher.
Please note the post is for Monday to Friday and the hours are 11:25am - 1:40pm daily.
Skills & Experience Required
The successful applicant will demonstrate an enthusiasm for working with children and a genuine interest in supporting and ensuring the wellbeing of children.
We are looking for somebody who is able to work as part of a team, be flexible and demonstrate a positive solution focussed approach to all that they do.
The ability to build, maintain and nurture positive relationships with children and adults, and a commitment to our school values is essential.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
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 ourand you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
1. A generous 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
2. Eligibility to join our pension scheme
3. Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as ,
4. Access to a range of 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 Nicola Williams, Head Teacher, on to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, 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 or 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 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.