Pupil Support Assistant - Peebles High School

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hours: 27.5

Salary: £17,186.07 - £18,090.25 per annum

Hourly Rate: £13.87 - £14.60

Contract Duration: Permanent

 

Role Purpose

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To work face to face with a targeted group of young people.

2. To work with other staff and volunteers in providing appropriate programs to meet the needs of a targeted group of young people with a focus on closing the poverty attainment gap.

3. To work with young people and partners such as DYW, CLD and SDS to raise aspiration and ensure sustained positive destination post school.

4. To support Family Learning opportunities.

5. To participate in staff training and development as agreed with the Pupil Support team.

6. To safeguard and implement safe working practices with respect to confidentiality, consent, child protection and managing risk appropriately.

Essential

No formal qualifications are required, but an acceptable standard of school education is desirable.

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Donna Moretta at dmoretta@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.