Primary School Support Worker Job Perth & Kinross Council England

LOCATION:
Methven Primary School, Main Street, Methven, PH1 3PX

SALARY:
£12,270 - £13,026 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Term Time Part Time

HOURS:
23 hours per week
£12,270 - £13,026 (23 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Methven Primary School

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Methven Primary School. The role of Primary School Support Worker is now open for applications. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Primary School Support Worker.

The role of Primary School Support Worker will involve working across each of the classes supporting pupils and teachers to access and deliver high quality education.

The main responsibilities of the post involve providing high quality support and learning experiences to learners with a range of needs within Methven.

This role will create opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute meaningfully to our learners' experiences, impacting positively on the pupils and their families.

This satisfying and fulfilling post involves 23 contracted hours of contact time with pupils Monday to Thursday during school term time.

An integral aspect of the role is working outdoors in the school playground throughout the school term, including break and lunch time supervision.

The Individual

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person with good communication skills to join our dedicated staff team, helping us to deliver the best outcomes for all children.

You will be hard working, well organised, flexible, nurturing and committed to improving the life of the school and the people who work in it.

You will work well as part of a team and also be able to take initiative and manage yourself, and your work, efficiently and effectively.

You will promote high expectation and build respectful relationships.

Previous experience of working with children in a school is essential.

You will be committed to continually enhancing knowledge and skills through working collegiately and through CPD.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team who are committed to providing an excellent education for all young people. Please see the attached job description for full person specification.

Applications should be made by completing the myjobscotland process detailed with this advertisement.

This post is subject to successful PVG checks being undertaken.

Interviews for the post will take place in April with the successful candidate taking up post as soon as necessary checks are completed.

Please contact the school's Head Teacher, Stephanie Kellie, for further information by email at: methven@pkc.gov.uk or telephone 01738 477687.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

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, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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 values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. 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 PKC and you could soon be joining our team!