Pupil Support Assistant - Wilton Primary School - SBO10382

Scottish Borders council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council 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 and IT, and supporting pupils with mobility, self-care and supervision during intervals.

No formal qualifications are required, but a standard of school education is desirable, with on-the-job training available. The council commits to inclusive recruitment and supporting diversity.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required, but a standard of school education is desirable.
• On the job training will be provided where available.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with communication and written tasks.
• Support pupils with IT tasks as part of their learning activities.
• Assist with mobility, self-care and personal hygiene where required.
• Supervise pupils during breaks and lunchtimes to ensure safety.
• Assist in the implementation of plans devised by the CT/LST or other agencies.
• Monitor pupils' progress in learning and behaviour on an informal basis.
• Contribute to reports for review and planning meetings.
• liaise with Head Teacher, Class Teacher and Learning Support Team as required.

Skills

Communication

Written tasks

IT skills

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

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

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.
• 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

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.