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Inclusion support assistants work with pupils and families to raise attainment by providing a high level of assistance to meet educational, social, and physical needs. You will support a range of strategies employed by the school to promote inclusion, such as supporting attendance, promoting positive behaviour and relationships, supporting learning, and initiatives related to whole-school nurture.
It is essential that you are educated to a minimum SVQ level 3, HNC, or equivalent in social care, early learning, education, or health. You should have experience working with children, young people, and families facing barriers to learning, as well as knowledge of the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach and nurturing practices.
You should be highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, an effective communicator, enthusiastic, positive, and resilient.
Desirable qualifications include experience working in primary schools or early years settings, and support methods for issues such as anger management, bullying, social isolation, bereavement, loss, anxiety, and confidence issues. A qualification in counselling and a driving license are also desirable.
Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding, for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever comes first.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check appropriate to the duties of the role. For more information, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
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