Pupil Support Assistant - Peebles High School - SBO10514

Scottish Borders Council; Peebles; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant at Peebles High School on a permanent contract. The role involves supporting pupils with learning and personal care tasks, supervising breaks and lunch, and assisting with teaching staff's plans.

Training will be provided for tasks such as feeding and medication; no formal qualifications required though a good standard of schooling is desirable. The post offers an opportunity to contribute to pupil development in a diverse educational

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• An acceptable standard of school education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IT tasks as required.
• Listen to and follow instructions from staff.
• Support pupils and supervise during intervals and lunch.
• Assist with feeding and medication after training.
• Help prepare learning resources and materials.
• Monitor pupil progress informally and contribute to reports.

Job description

Pupil Support Assistant - Peebles High School - SBO10514

Contract Duration: Permanent

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:

• 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)

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.

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 Kathryn Ramage 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.

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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