We currently have the following opportunity:
Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 December 2026) - PKC14188
£10,996 - £11,930 (16 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Oakbank Primary School, Perth
We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing individual, who has a positive and solution focused attitude to join our team at Oakbank Primary School.
The successful candidate will support our learners in our Intensive Support Provision, to help meet a range of learning needs whilst also working closely with teaching staff.
You will also support children at break and lunchtimes, working with children to encourage active play and supervising wellbeing.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
You will ideally have knowledge and experience of working with learners with a range of complex additional support needs and be interested in pursuing a career working in an educational environment.
You will be motivated and interested in child development and keen to support learners reach their full potential.
Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and how to foster positive relationships would be an advantage as well as knowledge and experience of communication devices and sensory needs.
You will understand the need for confidentiality and be able to work sensitively to support learners and their families.
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.
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.
