Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant - British Sign Language, Newhill Primary School, Blairgowrie - PKC12608

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: Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant With British Sign Language - PKC12608 £17,509 - £19,056 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only) Newhill Primary School, Blairgowrie An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pupil Support Assistant who is fluent in British Sign Language to work in Perth and Kinross. The post holder will use their skills in signing and interpreting to ensure that all teaching is accessible to the child or young person. You will hold an appropriate British Sign Language qualification, or Degree in BSL (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies), as this role will require interpreting between the child and both the adults and other children in school. You will work under the direction of class teachers in providing any specific learning support required. The post holder will benefit from support and ongoing training as part of the Sensory Services Team (Hearing and Vision) in addition to being part of a successful school team. Skills & Experience Required You will have BSL qualification or Degree in British Sign Language (with Interpreting, Translating). You must be confident in using British Sign Language and have experience of interpreting for a BSL user. You should have experience of supporting children with additional support needs, including supporting deaf children or young people. You will support children's learning across both primary and secondary ages, therefore you must have good literacy and numeracy skills. With an understanding of school settings, you will be able to follow direction but should be willing to contribute creative ideas to support the delivery of learning to individual children. You will be sensitive to the needs of both children and the adults you are interpreting for, while respecting the confidentiality of pupils and staff. 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 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. Next Steps We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jennifer McNicol, Quality Improvement Officer (Inclusion) at jmcnicol@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. 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@pkc.gov.uk 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.

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 5/1/2025