Job Details
Grade: 4B
Hours: 14.25hrs (5.5 hours permanent & 8.75 hours temporary)
Salary: £8605.59 - £9054.86 per annum
Hourly Rate: £13.40 - £14.10
Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/03/2026
Please note 5.5 of these hours are permanent and 8.75 hours are temporary until 31 March 2026.
Please note the closing date has been extended to 23rd March 2026.
Interviews will take place 1st April 2026.
Role Purpose
St Margaret's Primary are seeking an enthusiastic energetic individual to join our pupil support team. The successful candidate will strive to work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional needs.
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 Nicola McLeod by telephone on 01896 752096 or by email at nmcleod@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.