Additional Needs Assistant - Berwickshire High School
- Location:
- Various locations in Scotland, EH12 9EB
- Salary:
- £24,356.97 - £26,419.22 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 28.58 hours per week
Job Details
Grade: 5C
Hourly Rate: £13.34 - £14.47
Salary: £24356.97 - £26419.22 per annum (35 hours FTE)
Hours: 28.58
POST NOW CLOSING ON THE 25TH JUNE 2024
NOTE : THIS POST IS NOW BEING MADE TEMPORARY UNTIL 31st DECEMBER.
This is a 39 week post, working hours will be during school term only, the salary will be pro-rated accordingly. Please note the salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).
Recruitment Profile
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• To undertake tasks, which may include helping with some or all of the following, depending on the needs of the individuals:
• Communication
• Written tasks
• Hydrotherapy/swimming
• Sensory needs
• Moving and handling (after training)
• Use of IT • Motor difficulties/physical development
• Cleaning/maintenance of resources/equipment
• Completing tasks • Mobility • Inclusion with mainstream setting
• Self care/personal hygiene
• Toileting
• Cleaning up children who have wet or soiled themselves
• Social skills
• Preparation of resources/materials
• Supervision during intervals/lunch times
• Feeding and medication (after training)
• Contribution to staff/team meetings
• To undertake support for individuals or groups as requested by the Principal Teacher and / or class teacher
. • To assist in the implementation of plans, devised by the class teacher and /or other agencies, as required.
• To monitor on an informal basis the progress of students in learning and behaviour
. • To contribute to reports for students for discussion at review and planning meetings. • To liaise with the head of faculty, class teacher, and other agencies, as required.
Essential
National 5 English and National 4 in Maths or equivalent qualification.
Any other relevant qualifications in addition to the above
Additional Needs Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Robin Smith at RASmith@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.