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Primary Support Worker, Invergowrie Primary School - PKC14136

13 days ago

Longforgan

\n Main Purpose of the Role\n 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. \n We currently have the following opportunity: \n Primary Support Worker (Fixed Term until 31 December 2026) - PKC14136 \n £4,176 - £4,399 (6.5 Hours per week, Term-time only) \n Invergowrie Primary School \n 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. \n 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. \n 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: \n \n • Social and Emotional\n, • Learning\n, • Communication\n, • Personal Care.\n \n 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. \n 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. \n Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post. Skills & Experience Required\n You must have an understanding of school or ELC settings. \n 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. \n You must have core skills in reading and writing. \n You must be a good listener. \n You must be able to support transition arrangements. \n You must be willing to undertake intimate care programmes. \n You must have good organisation administrative skills. \n You must be able to use ICT including Word & Excel for a variety of purposes. \n You must be able to keep financial records. \n If required, you will have the ability to take initiative. \n Ideally you will have experience in the de-escalation of behaviour incidents. \n Ideally you will be able to contribute creative ideas. \n Ideally you will have moving and handling training. \n Ideally you will have an awareness of risk assessment, child protection procedures and equalities duties. \n Ideally you will have a relevant Professional Development Award or equivalent. \n Ideally you will have a first aid certificate. Working at Perth & Kinross Council\n 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! \n Here's what we can offer you: \n \n • A generous annual leave package\n, • 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day\n, • Eligibility to join our pension scheme\n, • Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework\n, • Access to a range of benefits\n, • Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions\n \n 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. \n 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”. Next Steps\n We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Linda Rew, Head Teacher on 01738 454251 or at Invergowrie@pkc.gov.uk to find out more. \n Click “APPLY NOW” \n 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. \n 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. \n 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 recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. \n 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. \n 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. \n 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. \n 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. \n

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