Nurturing Pupil Support Assistant – Primary School

Scottish Borders Council; West Linton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council seeks a Pupil Support Assistant for West Linton Primary School. The role involves assisting staff with pupil support, supervising pupils during breaks, aiding resources preparation, and supporting the team with plans and learning progress reviews.

There is on-the-job training and no formal qualifications are required. Interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently or in a team are valued for this post in a school environment.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; acceptable school education.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Suitable for working with children in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Use of IT
• Listening to instructions
• Following instructions
• Completing tasks
• Self care/personal hygiene
• Cleaning up children who have wet or soiled themselves
• Preparation of resources/materials
• Supervision during intervals/lunch times
• Feeding and medication (after training)
• Support for individuals or groups as requested by Head Teacher/Class Teacher/Learning Support Teacher
• Assist in implementing plans by CT/LST or other agencies
• Monitor progress of pupils in learning and behaviour
• Contribute to pupil reports for review meetings
• Liaise with HT/CT/LST and other agencies
• Profile is indicative and not exhaustive

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Scottish Borders Council seeks a Pupil Support Assistant for West Linton Primary School. The role involves assisting staff with pupil support, supervising pupils during breaks, aiding resources preparation, and supporting the team with plans and learning progress reviews.

There is on-the-job training and no formal qualifications are required. Interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently or in a team are valued for this post in a school environment.