Support Worker

6 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Borders Council Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Support Worker to join our team at Scottish Borders Council. As an Additional Needs Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • To work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.
  • 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
  • To prepare resources/materials
  • To supervise during intervals/lunch times
  • To feed and administer 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

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