Job DescriptionEarly Years Pupil Support Assistant - PKC11563£15,925 - £16,828 ( Hours per week, Term-time only)Robert Douglas Memorial Primary School, SconeWe are seeking to recruit a confident and enthusiastic Pupil Support Assistant to work within Robert Douglas Memorial Primary School to provide some outreach support via our Early Years Inclusion Team.The role is to work as part of the wider Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) team, to support children with a range of needs to access the ELC setting fully alongside developing and supporting a range of play opportunities which reflects and responds to children's individual needs.The ability to work in a team situation is essential and a flexible approach to working with young children is required.Experience and an interest in working with children with a range of Additional Support Needs is desirable.A willingness to undertake professional learning relevant to the post is essential.The successful applicant must be registered with the SSSC or be willing to become registered within SSSC timescales.The IndividualYou will: - Love working with young children to support and develop their potential.- Have an ability to build nurturing relationships.- Have the ability to work in a team and use your own initiative.- Have a flexible approach to working with young children.- Have experience and an interest in working with children with a range of Additional Support Needs.- Be willing to undertake professional learning relevant to the post.The successful applicant must be registered with the SSSC or be willing to become registered within SSSC timescales.Please APPLY ONLINE.Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.At PKC our influence our work and support us in the delivery of the .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 .Find out more about and you could soon be joining our team!Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland .What we can do for youIf you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
