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Scottish Borders Council; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council invites applications for a Pupil Support Assistant at Knowepark Primary School (SBO10371). The role involves supporting pupils with a range of tasks, from basic learning activities to personal care and resource preparation. Training will be provided on the job, with supervision by teaching staff.

Informal enquiries may be made to Darryl Wilson by phone or email. The council values diversity and encourages applications from all eligible groups, with appointments made on

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with written tasks as directed.
• Assist with use of IT and learning materials.
• Listen to and follow instructions from teaching staff.
• Support individual learners or groups as requested by the Head Teacher, Class Teacher or LST.
• Assist with self care/personal hygiene and basic care tasks as needed.
• Prepare resources/materials for lessons and activities.
• Assist with feeding and medication after training where required.

Skills

Written tasks

Use of IT

Listening to instructions

Following instructions

Self care/personal hygiene

Assisting with care needs

Resource preparation

Education

Acceptable standard of school education

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant - Knowepark Primary School - SBO10371

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

• Written tasks
• Use of IT
• Listening to instructions
• Following instructions
• Self care/personal hygiene
• Cleaning up children who have wet or soiled themselves
• Preparation of resources/materials
• 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.

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 Darryl Wilson by telephone on 01750 21736 or by email at [e-mail].

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.