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 (Fixed Term until 17 August 2027) - PKC14118
£18,162 - £19,759 (26.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Perth Grammar School
We are looking for a committed and compassionate Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant to join Perth Grammar School and support young people with a range of complex additional support needs (ASN). This role sits within our Intensive Support Provision, working closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop independence, and thrive socially and emotionally.
You will play a key part in delivering high-quality support to pupils, helping them engage meaningfully with the curriculum and school life.
Your work will involve supporting pupils in class, in small groups, and 1:1, as well as at social times and during transitions.
You will model and promote our school values of Pride, Respect and Ambition in everything you do.
As an Enhanced Pupil support Assistant your role may include:
- Taking responsibility for aspects of support for pupils in class and/or group settings e.g. reading and scribing, symbol timetable.
- Taking forward individual programmes e.g. physio exercises, motor skills and mobility training.
- Carrying out intimate care routines, assist colleagues to become familiar with routines; moving and handling including CALM intervention.
- Preparing materials for individual pupils e.g. Boardmaker, TEACCH materials.
- Contributing to quality assurance and self-evaluation processes.
- Supporting positive behaviour strategies and contributing to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Child’s Plans.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience (paid or voluntary) working with children/young people with ASN.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- A caring, patient, and proactive approach.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and on your own initiative.
- Commitment to our school values: Pride, Respect, Ambition.
- Willingness to undertake intimate care and medical-related training (e.g. epilepsy and first aid).
Experience with ICT, moving & handling, and behaviour support is desirable but not essential.
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:
- 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.
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”.
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Scott Jewell, Business Manager on 01738 472800 or via [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.
