Pupil Support Assistant - Tweeddale Cluster - Base Peebles High School - Three Positions Available
- Location:
- Peebles High School, Springwood Road, Peebles, EH45 9HB
- Rate:
- £13.40 - £14.10 per hour
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 17.5 hours per week
Job Details
Grade: 4B
Hours: 1 x 17.5 hours, and 2 x 27.5 hours
Hourly Rate: £13.40 - £14.10
17.5 hours salary: £10568.26 - £11120.00 per annum
27.5 hours salary: £16607.27 - £17474.29 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Please note the closing date has been extended until 24 November 2025.
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.
This profile is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the post. It is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may be required by the Head of Service to meet the needs and responsibility of the Service and the Council.
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 Kathryn Ramage at kramage@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.