Pupil Support Assistant - Selkirk High School

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hours: 27.5

Salary: £16,607.27 - £17,474.29 per annum (Pay award pending)

Hourly Rate: £13.40 - £14.10

Contract Duration: Permanent

 

Role Purpose

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of our learners.

To work closely with the Pupil Support Team and class teachers to best support our learners.

To undertake tasks, which may include helping with some or all of the following, depending on the needs of our learners:

• Communication

• Written tasks

• Use of IT

• Motor difficulties

• Understanding instructions

• Completing tasks

• Mobility

• Social Skills

• Preparation of resources/materials

• Supervision during intervals/lunch times

• Feeding and medication (after training)

To undertake support for individuals or groups as directed.

To assist in the implementation of plans as required.

To monitor on an informal basis the progress of our learners.

To contribute to reports about our learners for discussion at review and planning meetings.

To liaise with the Pupil Support Team, SLT and other agencies as required.

 

Essential

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

• Additional Needs Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Yvonne Wilson by telephone on 0175020246 or by email at yvonne.wilson@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.