Pupil Support Assistant - Lauder Primary School - SBO10441

Scottish Borders Council; Lauder; On-site; GBP 6,900 - 7,200; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant to provide support for individuals or groups within a school setting. The role involves assisting with communication, written tasks, IT use, mobility, and self care, among other duties, under the guidance of school staff.

The position is term-time only, temporary until 18/04/2027, with a Grade 4B, and salary in the annual range stated. On-site hours are 11 per week, reflecting part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, though a basic school education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communication tasks and written assignments.
• Support individuals with motor difficulties and mobility.
• Follow instructions and complete tasks as directed by teachers/school staff.
• Monitor pupil progress in learning and behaviour on an informal basis.
• Assist in preparation of resources and materials for lessons.
• Supervise during intervals and lunch times; support with feeding and medication after training.

Skills

Communication

Written tasks

IT literacy

Mobility

Self care

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hours:11, term time only

Salary: £6,874.43 - £7,236.10 per annum

Hourly Rate: £13.87 - £14.60

Contract Duration: Temporary until 18/04/2027

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.

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 Robbie Oliver-Devlin 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