School Support Worker, Ruthvenfield Primary School

Main Purpose of the RoleWorking within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. 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. We currently have the following opportunity: School Support Worker (Fixed Term until 31 December 2026) - PKC14226£17,669 - £18,614 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)Ruthvenfield Primary School Ruthvenfield Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Support Worker to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. 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. The job family role profile is attached. The role may focus on some aspects more than others at different times of the year, but there would be an expectation of flexibility based on the needs of the school. The successful candidate will support pupils across the school from P1 to P7, working alongside teaching and support staff to help children access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. The role will involve providing support to individuals and groups of children, promoting inclusion, nurturing positive relationships and contributing to a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment. As a small school, we are looking for someone who is flexible, proactive and committed to supporting all children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and included as part of our school community. Please note, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.Skills & Experience RequiredYou will: - have experience of working with children in an educational, childcare or similar setting.- demonstrate a commitment to supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and inclusion.- be able to build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.- have effective communication and interpersonal skills.- be calm, patient and nurturing in your approach.- work effectively as part of a team and respond positively to direction from teaching staff.- demonstrate flexibility and initiative, adapting to the varying needs of pupils throughout the school day.- support children to develop independence, resilience and confidence.- be committed to promoting equity, inclusion and positive outcomes for all learners.Working at Perth & Kinross CouncilOur 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! Here's what we can offer you: A generous annual leave package 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Access to a range of benefits 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. 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 StepsWe would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Mairi Kennedy, Head Teacher, at MKennedy@pkc.gov.uk to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW” 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. 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. 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 the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@