Pupil Support Assistant, Letham Early Years and Childcare Centre, Perth - PKC12377

Pupil Support Assistant, Letham Early Years and Childcare Centre, Perth - PKC12377

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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.

Main Purpose of the Role

We currently have the following opportunity:

Pupil Support Assistant - PKC12377
£19,170 - £20,202 (27.5 Hours per week, Whole Year working)
Letham Early Years and Childcare Centre, Letham Primary School, Perth

We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and innovative Pupil Support Assistant (PSA) to join our large, friendly team.

Our aim is to provide high quality child-centred Early Learning and Childcare (aged 2-12 years) which reflects and responds to individual needs.

As part of our 2 – 12 service, you will help to support pupils individually and in small groups to help meet a range of complex learning needs and work closely with staff.

The PSA role is varied and may include supporting children and young people who present with needs which may include:

• Social and Emotional
• Learning
• Communication
• Physical
• Personal Care

Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs. The PSA may have a role in supporting positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.

Please note: the role will be predominantly at Letham Early Years and Childcare Centre, with an expectation to support other identified settings dependent on the level of need of other services during holidays.

This post is 27.5 hours per week, 9am – 3pm, Monday to Friday over 45 weeks of the year.

Skills & Experience Required

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.

A knowledge of a wide range of learning needs and how to foster positive relationships would be an advantage.

A knowledge of behaviour management strategies and how to foster positive relationships would be an advantage.

As a PSA, you will also need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Marie Russell, Centre Leader, on 01738 477696 or by emailing mrussell@pkc.gov.uk 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.

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.

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.