Pupil Support Assistant - Duns Primary School

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hourly Rate: £13.87 - £14.60

Salary: £15,098.74 - £15,893.11 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 15/08/2027 or earlier return of the post holder

Hours: 24.16, term time only

Interviews will be held Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Role Purpose

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.

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 HT, CT and/or LST and 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 Martin Wilson at MWilson1@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.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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