Main Purpose of the Role

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.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant, Intensive Support Provision (Fixed Term until 15 August 2027) - PKC14200
£18,847 - £20,505 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Coupar Angus Primary School

We seek an experienced and enthusiastic pupil support assistant with experience of supporting children and young people with complex additional support needs.

You will provide high-quality, nurturing support for an individual learner within the Intensive Support Provision at Coupar Angus Primary School, enabling them to engage successfully in learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

The postholder will work closely with teaching staff, families and partner agencies to meet the learner's individual needs.

You will focus on promoting inclusion, wellbeing, achievement and a sense of belonging within the wider school community.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

We are seeking a caring, patient and adaptable individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional support needs.

The successful candidate will have experience of building positive relationships with learners, using nurturing and supporting communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

Experience of working with children with complex additional support needs, autism, social, emotional and behavioural needs, or within an intensive support environment would be advantageous.

Candidates should be able to work effectively as part of a team, follow individual support plans, use their initiative when required, and maintain a strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff, families and partner agencies are essential.

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. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Michelle Smith, Head Teacher on 01250 871400 or at CouparAngus@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.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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 (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.

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