Primary School Support Worker, Milnathort Primary School - PKC12513

Perth and Kinross Council; Milnathort; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

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:

Primary School Support Worker (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC12513
£20,893 - £22,019 (35 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Milnathort Primary School

We are looking for a well-motivated and organised person to join us at Milnathort Primary School.

You will work term time, to undertake a broad range of clerical duties.

You will work as part of a team to assist and support staff, parents and children under the direction of the Head Teacher/Depute Head Teacher with a full understanding of the need for absolute confidentiality.

Here at Milnathort Primary we are committed to our values, which mean including everyone with kindness, respect and integrity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Carry out a wide range of routine clerical duties or tasks associated with a busy office environment e.g. filing, photocopying, answering calls and emails, scheduling appointments or meetings for others, and a wide range of other tasks as needed.
2. Process confidential paper-based or computerised information through creating and updating files, data input, data retrieval and filing in an accurate and timely way. File and archive materials, as required.
3. Finance duties - This includes complying with the Council's financial procedures, using the Council's financial software (Integra), processing invoices and/or other financial documents, as required.
4. Updating financial spreadsheets in respect of the devolved school budgets, for example, printing and monthly reconciliation of reports and pre-authorisation of invoices using Integra.
5. Processing orders through the Council's Procurement Systems and processes (PECOS).
6. SEEMIS - Entering, updating and monitoring information relating to pupils and teaching staff ensuring that it is accurate and up-to-date.
7. Preparation of reports and annual returns from SEEMiS in line with authority standards and requirements, where appropriate.

Skills & Experience Required

Experience in dealing with the public and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision are essential.

You must have a pleasant manner, an aptitude for PC work and a good understanding of office procedures.

You must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.

Knowledge of Financial Record Keeping and procedures is helpful.

We are looking for someone that can bring experience and knowledge of working in a school.

You will be able to respond to visitors in a prompt, welcoming and courteous manner.

You will observe strict confidentiality, exercise tact and discretion in carrying out tasks.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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.

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working 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 Lynsey Budge, Head Teacher on 01577 867260 or at [e-mail] 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 hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 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.