We currently have the following opportunity:
Primary Support Worker (Fixed Term until 31 December 2026) - PKC14136
£4,176 - £4,399 (6.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Invergowrie Primary School
Invergowrie Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Support Worker to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
From working with children and young people, to supporting the senior leadership team with administrative duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the school, the remit of the role is diverse with no two days the same.
Working with children and young people will include supporting pupils with additional support needs in various learning environments (1:1, group and class) and assist with curriculum access and learning interventions. Supervising children during break and lunch times is part of this role and will include supporting children who present with needs which include:
- Social and Emotional
- Learning
- Communication
- Personal Care.
Administrative duties may include offering a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors and supporting the efficient running of the school fund budget and liaising with the HT around other financial procedures.
If you enjoy working as part of a team, have strong organisational and communication skills, and can manage a range of tasks whilst maintaining confidentiality, we would love to hear from you.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
You must have an understanding of school or ELC settings.
You must have experience of working with children with ASN, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity, and have an understanding of Additional Support Needs.
You must have core skills in reading and writing.
You must be a good listener.
You must be able to support transition arrangements.
You must be willing to undertake intimate care programmes.
You must have good organisation administrative skills.
You must be able to use ICT including Word & Excel for a variety of purposes.
You must be able to keep financial records.
If required, you will have the ability to take initiative.
Ideally you will have experience in the de-escalation of behaviour incidents.
Ideally you will be able to contribute creative ideas.
Ideally you will have moving and handling training.
Ideally you will have an awareness of risk assessment, child protection procedures and equalities duties.
Ideally you will have a relevant Professional Development Award or equivalent.
Ideally you will have a first aid certificate.
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.
