Primary School Support Assistant

Perth and Kinross Council; Dunkeld; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Dunkeld is seeking a Primary School Support Assistant to join their team. The role involves supervising children during lunchtime and providing support in classrooms. Ideal candidates will display enthusiasm for working with children, flexibility, and the ability to foster positive relationships. This fixed-term position offers a salary of £6,771 – £6,926 for 11.25 hours per week, focused on creating a positive school environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Public holiday benefits

Pension scheme eligibility

Family friendly work/life balance policies

Access to additional benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for supporting children's wellbeing.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to school values.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children during lunchtime breaks.
• Provide practical support in a classroom setting.
• Work from Mon - Friday, 11:25am - 1:40pm.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Ability to build positive relationships

Flexibility

Solution-focused approach

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

Working 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

Primary School Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) – PKC13409
£6,771 – £6,926 (11.25 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Royal School of Dunkeld
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of our team, someone who can contribute to the life and work of our school.
The successful applicant will supervise and support children during lunchtime breaks and provide practical support and assistance in a classroom setting under the supervision of the class teacher.
Please note the post is for Mon - Friday and the hours are 11:25am - 1:40pm daily.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful applicant will demonstrate an enthusiasm for working with children and a genuine interest in supporting and ensuring the wellbeing of children. We are looking for somebody who is able to work as part of a team, be flexible and demonstrate a positive solution focussed approach to all that they do. The ability to build, maintain and nurture positive relationships with children and adults, and a commitment to our school values is essential.

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. 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

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Nicola Williams, Headteacher at Royal School of Dunkeld at to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
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 [phone] or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
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.
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.
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.
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.