Pupil Support Assistant — Term-Time Roles

Scottish Borders Council; Hawick; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 6,100; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council in Hawick is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant to work closely with teaching staff to support pupils identified as having additional needs.

The role involves assisting with communication, written tasks, use of IT, mobility, self-care and toileting, supervision during breaks, feeding and medication after training, and helping implement plans. No formal qualifications are required, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required, but an acceptable standard of school education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• To work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.
• Assist with communication and written tasks.
• Assist with the use of IT and mobility.
• Support personal care and toileting where required.
• Supervise during intervals and lunch times.
• Assist with feeding and medication after training.
• Undertake support for individuals or groups as requested by teachers and/or Learning Support.

Skills

Communication

Written tasks

Use of IT

Mobility

Self care

Toileting

Feeding and medication

Social skills

Preparation of resources

Supervision

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Scottish Borders Council in Hawick is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant to work closely with teaching staff to support pupils identified as having additional needs.

The role involves assisting with communication, written tasks, use of IT, mobility, self-care and toileting, supervision during breaks, feeding and medication after training, and helping implement plans. No formal qualifications are required, with on-the-job training provided.