- Location:
- Burnfoot Community School, Kenilworth Avenue, Hawick, TD9 8EQ
- Salary:
- £16,607.27 - £17,474.29 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 27.5 hours per week
Job Details
Grade: 4B
Hours: 27.5
Salary: £16607.27 - £17474.29 per annum
Hourly Rate: £13.40 - £14.10
Contract Duration: Permanent
Please note there is two posts availableRole Purpose
PURPOSE
To work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.
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
• Use of IT
• Motor difficulties
• Listening to instructions
• Following instructions
• Completing tasks
• Mobility
• 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)
To undertake support for individuals or groups as requested by the Head Teacher, Class Teacher and/or Learning Support Teacher.
To assist in the implementation of plans, devised by the CT and or/LST or other agencies as required.Essential
No formal qualifications are required, but an acceptable standard of school education is desirable. Pupil Support Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available.Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Jenni Curson by telephone on 01450373043 or by email at jenni.curson@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.