Pupil Support Assistant - Broughton Primary School - SBO10417

Scottish Borders Council; Broughton; On-site; GBP 8,700 - 9,200; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant to support children with communication, mobility and personal care in a school setting. The role is term-time only, 14 hours per week, on a permanent basis, with duties including supervision, resource preparation and collaboration with teaching staff.

No formal qualifications are required, and on-the-job training will be provided. Enquiries can be directed to Carn Peaston; software and safeguarding protocols are in place.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required, but an acceptable standard of school education is desirable.
• On the job training may be provided as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communication, written tasks and the use of IT as needed.
• Support pupils with mobility, self care and personal hygiene.
• Assist with toileting, feeding and medication after appropriate training.
• Supervise pupils during intervals and lunch times.
• Prepare resources and materials for lessons and activities.
• Liaise with Head Teacher, Class Teacher and Learning Support Teacher as required.
• Contribute to progress reports and planning discussions.

Skills

Communication

Written tasks

IT literacy

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hourly Rate: £13.87 - £14.60

Salary: £8,749.27 - £9,209.58 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 14, term time only

Please note that this position can be worked alongside the advertised Early Years Practitioner role (SBO10416).

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. Pupil Support Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Carn Peaston 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.

Employability Support -The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [e-mail].

You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment