Pupil Support Assistant - Hawick High School - SBO10499

Scottish Borders Council; Hawick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawick High School in Hawick is seeking a motivated Pupil Support Assistant to join the pupil support department and work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with additional support needs.

No formal qualifications are required, but an acceptable standard of school education is desirable. On-the-job training will be provided as available, supporting the school’s commitment to pupil wellbeing and progression.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required.
• Desirable to have an acceptable standard of school education.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of pupils identified as having additional support needs.
• Work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support pupils.
• Assist in creating a positive learning environment within Hawick High School.

Education

Acceptable standard of school education

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant - Hawick High School - SBO10499

Contract Duration: Temporary until 15/08/2027

Role Purpose

Hawick High School are looking for a motivated team player to join the pupil support department. The successful candidate will strive to work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional support needs.

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 Stewart Walker 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