Additional Needs Assistant - Galashiels Academy

Job Details

Grade: 4B
Hourly Rate: £12.89 - £13.57
Salary: £23524.41 - £24765.41 pro rata per annum (Term Time Only)
Hours: 15.5
Contract: Temporary until 31/12/2024


Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

Role Purpose

To work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs

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.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jane Whaley at Jane.Whaley@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.