Pupil Support Assistant - Tweedbank Primary School

Published by Scottish Borders Council

Ref: SBO10457 Published date: 05/10/2026 Closing date: 20/10/2026

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Location:: Tweedbank Primary School, Galashiels

Salary:: £11,405.30 - £12,005.35, Pro Rata

Contract type:: Temporary

Position type:: Part Time

Hours:: 18.25 hours

Categories:: Education; Pupil Support

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hours: 18.25, term time only

Salary: £11,405.30 - £12,005.35 per annum

Hourly Rate: £13.87 - £14.60

Contract Duration: Temporary until 10/06/2027 or earlier return of the post holder

Role Purpose

Tweedbank Primary School are looking for a Pupil Support Assistant to work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.

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 Lynne Aitchison by telephone on 01896 754807 or by email at lynne.aitchison@scotborders.gov.uk.

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