Full time Primary School Support Worker at Perth & Kinross Council
Job Description
At Muthill Primary we are committed to providing a safe, caring and fun school community where our children are happy, confident and learn to be and do the best they can.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing individual who has a positive, flexible and solution-focused attitude to join our team, to join our team on Mondays and Tuesdays each week (5.5 hours per day).
The successful applicant will support children with their play and learning. Under the supervision of the class teacher the successful candidate will support high quality learning and teaching in the classroom by working with children on an individual or small group basis and preparing resources as necessary. The successful applicant will also support the class teacher with the delivery of targeted interventions and support for children’s progress in learning in small groups or with individuals.
The successful candidate will have a key role in supervising our children during playtime, lunchtime and on any excursions that may be organised by the class teacher.
The Individual
You will ideally have knowledge and experience of working with a range of learners within an educational environment.
You will be motivated, interested in child development and keen to support learners reach their full potential in our wee school with a real ‘family’ ethos. Knowledge / experience of how to foster positive relationships and positive behaviour would be an advantage.
You will understand the need for confidentiality and be able to work sensitively to support learners and their families.
You will have excellent communication skills and a positive, nurturing approach to working with children.
You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively within a team and on your own initiative, employing a sense of humour where needed.
You will be willing and confident to supporting the school team and pupils with any additional duties that may arise such as; provision of first aid, support for children with specific health needs, providing comfort and care for pupils including cleaning of bodily fluids if needed, assuming specific responsibilities in an emergency evacuation and supporting the wider life of the school.
There are no essential qualifications required for this post, training will be facilitated for the successful candidate where required e.g. first aid.
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Rachel Bell, Head Teacher on 01764 661466 or at [email protected]
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!
Location : Muthill PH5
Closing Date :25/1/2023
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