Additional Needs Assistant (Enhanced Provision) - Hawick High School x2 Posts

Job Details

Grade: 5C
Hourly Rate: £13.34 - $14.47
Salary: £24356.97 - £26419.22 pro rata per annum (Term Time Only)
Hours: 17 and 28.
Contract: Temporary until 31/12/2024.

Please note there are 2 posts for this role x1 17 hours and x1 28 hours.

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

PURPOSE
To work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having complex additional support needs in the enhanced provision centre.
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 Support Centre Teacher.
To assist in the implementation of plans, devised by the CT and /or other agencies as required.
To monitor on an informal basis the progress of pupils in learning and behaviour.
To contribute to reports for pupils for discussion at review and planning meetings.
To liaise with PT, CT and/or and other agencies as required.
This profile is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the post. It is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may be required by the Head of Service to meet the needs and responsibility of the Service and the Council.

Essential

No formal qualifications are required, but an acceptable standard of school education is desirable. Additional Needs Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available.


A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Lisa Scott by telephone on 01450 372429 or by email at Lisa.Scott@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.