Pupil Support Assistant - Jedburgh Grammar Campus

Job Details

Grade: 5C

Hours: 25.5 hours

Salary: £17,355.06 - £18,744.77 per annum

Hourly Rate: £15.11 - £16.32

Contract Duration: Permanent

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

· 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.

 

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.

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Alison Wilcock at Alison.Wilcock@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.