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Pupil Support Assistant - Newtown Primary School - SBO10486

£12.97k - £13.65k per annum
Part-time, Full-time

Job Details

Grade: 4B

Hours: 20.75, term time only

Salary: £12,967.67 - £13,649.91 per annum

Hourly Rate: £13.87 - £14.60

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:

• 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.

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 Kevin Wilson at View email address on s1jobs.com.

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 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email View email address on s1jobs.com

You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information

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