Pupil Support Assistant - Tweedbank Primary School - SBO10457

Scottish Borders Council; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Tweedbank Primary School in the Scottish Borders is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant to work closely with teaching staff to support pupils identified as having additional needs. The role is term-time, 18.25 hours per week, at £11,405.30 - £12,005.35 per annum.

This temporary position runs until 10 June 2027 or earlier return of the post holder; informal enquiries to Lynne Aitchison (01896 754807 / [e-mail]).

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hours:18.25, term time only

Salary: £11,405.30 - £12,005.35 per annum

Hourly Rate: £13.87 - £14.60

Contract Duration: Temporary until 10/06/2027 or earlier return of the post holder

Role Purpose

Tweedbank Primary School are looking for a Pupil Support Assistant 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. Pupil Support Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Lynne Aitchison by telephone on 01896 754807 or by email 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