Pupil Support Assistant

We currently have the following opportunity:

Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC12969
£11,640 - £12,267 (19.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Aberuthven Primary School

At Aberuthven Primary School, we are looking for a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA) to provide excellent support to our pupils, particularly those with Additional Support Needs.

The PSA appointed will provide support to enable pupils to engage with their learning by adopting our school nurturing and restorative ethos.

We are looking for someone who will plan alongside all other Staff members, Pupils and Parents to deliver excellent support as part of a team. To trial, change and apply a variety of support strategies to meet the needs of learners in a kind and caring manner.

Our successful applicant will carry out related activities and developments following local, national and school policies and under the direction of the Head Teacher.

Skills & Experience Required

Aberuthven Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our School 'Family' who will have a love of working with our learners, staff, parents and members of our local community.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs.

A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential and the important qualities are empathy, patience and an ability to engage with children and young people. Sensitivity is also required when dealing with any care routines and to respect confidentiality at all times.

Applicants will have excellent oral and written communication skills and will work effectively in partnership with our pupils, parents, staff and other professionals to promote learning and wellbeing.

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.