Pupil Support Assistant
- Location:
- Forres Academy Burdsyard Road Forres Moray, IV36 1FG
- Salary:
- £22,222 - £22,722 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 27.5 hours per week
Job Description
Assist teaching staff in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, assisting them with their personal needs and promoting their independence.
Responsibilities
Support Learning and Teaching Activities.
Provide support to children and young people with additional support needs.
Attend to the personal care and health including the medical needs of pupils with additional support needs and assist in maintaining a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.
Support pupils with their mobility needs.
The Individual
Experience of working with children & young adults of school age in a caring and supportive environment.
Educated to ‘standard’ level or equivalent and a demonstrable understanding of English and Arithmetic.
Ability to observe professional confidentiality and implement sound judgement.
Ability to use initiative.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
Ability to work under guidance and directionof teaching staff.
Ability to assist young people with special educational needs in personal/medical care.
Ability to express a patient and non-confrontational approach when dealing with children and young people who display challenging behaviour.
Ability to demonstrate empathy and tolerance and to respond positively to a variety of additional support needs.
Ability and commitment to undertake further training /development as required.
Rapport with children/young adults.
Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the Service.
Reliable.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Effective interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
Able to assist in and carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the care of dependant young people.
Closing Date: 9TH June 2023
Starting Salary: £22,222.20 (pro rata)
£11.55 per hour
27.5hpw (term time only)
2 x Maternity cover until October 2023
1 x Temporary, initially until June 2023
For further information contact: Forres Academy 01309 672271