Additional Needs Support Assistant

3 days ago

Galashiels, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Scottish Borders Council Full time

Job Details

Grade: 5C

Hourly Rate: £14.47

Salary: £9.97 - £22.22 pro rata per annum (Term Time Only)

Hours: 1 x 18.5 and 1 x 10.33

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/12/

Please note there are two positions for this role. Please state on your application which hours you would prefer.

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part-time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term-time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term-time.

Job Responsibilities

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

Key Duties and 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

Additional Responsibilities

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 Qualifications

National 5 English and National 4 in Maths or equivalent qualification.

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