Additional Needs Assistant - Leader Valley Enhanced Provision - Galashiels

Job Details

Grade: 5C


Hourly Rate: £13.34 - £14.47

Salary: £24356.97 - £26419.22 pro rata per annum (Term Time Only)

Hours: 27

Contract Duration: Temporary until 10/08/2025



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.

Recruitment Profile

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

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.

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 Alison MacPherson at Alison.MacPherson@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.