Job Details Grade: 5C Hours: 24.32 hrs per week Salary: £15988.28 - £17269.87 per annum Hourly Rate: £13.40 - £14.10 Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose To work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having complex additional support needs in the support centre 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 Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Alison MacPherson at Alison.Macpherson@scotborders.gov.uk. 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.