Pupil Support Assistant - Earlston Primary School - SBO09707

Scottish Borders Council; Earlston; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is looking for Additional Needs Assistants to work closely with teaching staff and support pupils with additional needs. While no formal qualifications are required, an acceptable standard of school education is desirable. Candidates must be willing to undertake on-the-job training. The role offers a permanent contract with a salary range of £2415.60 - £2541.72 per annum and emphasizes diversity and support for individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Qualifications

• An acceptable standard of school education is desirable.
• No formal qualifications are required.
• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff.
• Support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hours: 4

Salary: £2415.60 - £2541.72 per annum

Hourly Rate: £13.40 - £14.10

Contract Duration: Permanent

Recruitment Profile

To work closely and co‑operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.

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 Kevin Wilson 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.