EDUC G1 3154 - School Support Assistant (BSL) - Hamilton School for the Deaf - 603343 - 3154-4311419

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a dedicated School Support Assistant to provide tailored support for pupils at Hamilton School for the Deaf. The role involves collaborating with teachers and families to enhance student outcomes, demanding flexibility and strong teamwork skills. This position offers a term-time schedule with attractive employee benefits and a supportive working environment. BSL proficiency is essential.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies

Employee Discounts including cinema

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and providing additional support.
• Strong commitment to providing positive outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with diverse needs in a dynamic environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and families.
• Adapt the role to the changing needs of students.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via Me tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received 14th of December 2025, 11:55pm.

Temporary Post.

Position Details

Location: Hamilton School for the Deaf

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, term time.

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:45am - 3pm.

Hourly Rate: £13.33 - £14.33 per hour.

About the Role

Within South Lanarkshire Council it is our mission to deliver positive, meaningful outcomes for our young people. In Education Resources we aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment within our establishments for pupils and staff. We work in partnership with services and families to focus on the national priorities to improve literacy, numeracy, and health & wellbeing outcomes.

To help meet these needs where a child requires support over and above that provided by their Class Teacher or Early Years Key Worker, we have a flexible role that encompasses three main elements of additional support needed for our schools and pupils. In the role of School Support Assistant (SSA) you will probably work mainly within one of these disciplines but it's also possible you could work across all three at different times. The flexible role is designed to allow SSAs to work together as a team to support diverse need of the pupils and the school. The nature of schools and pupils means these needs change and can be re‑prioritised on a regular basis. This keeps the job of a School Support Assistant dynamic, absorbing and challenging.

In that context, hard work and flexibility is key for successful candidates. The rewards of the role in return are very attractive. As well as the progress and achievements of the young people you support, the posts are mainly term time, so having the same holidays as schools means these jobs are ideal for people seeking a positive work/life balance. You'd also be joining a Local Authority that values its staff. We are a family‑friendly employer who understands the needs of our employees through a range of supportive policies. You'd have excellent job security and employee benefits, and we hold the Investors in People Gold accreditation. You'd have access to a very well‑developed training and development programme for School Support Assistants.

British Sign Language (BSL) is a required criteria for this post.

Application Process

Please apply online – all correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legal & Equality

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Important Note

We do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.