Relief Additional Needs Assistant - Various Locations

Scottish Borders Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking an Additional Needs Assistant to support pupils with additional educational needs. The role involves co-operation with teaching staff and requires a current driving licence. This position offers flexible hours and is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in a school environment.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required.
• Current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff.

Skills

Co-operation

Communication

Education

Acceptable standard of school education

Job description

Location: Various Locations In Scottish Borders, TD6 0SA

Salary: £23,524.41 - £24,765.41 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 0 hours per week

Grade: 4B

Contract Duration: Supply/Casual post

Please note interviews will be held week beginning the 14th July 2025.

Role Purpose

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

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hourly Rate: £12.89 - £13.57

Salary: £23,524.41 - £24,765.41 pro rata per annum

Contract Duration: Supply/Casual post

Please note interviews will be held week beginning the 14th July 2025.

Role Purpose

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.

Additional Needs Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available.

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to HQ Operations 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.