Job Details Grade: 5C Hours: 25.5 hours Salary: £17,355.06 - £18,744.77 per annum Hourly Rate: £15.11 - £16.32 Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose PRINCIPAL DUTIES & 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 Hydrotherapy/swimming Sensory needs Moving and handling (after training) Use of IT Motor difficulties/physical development Cleaning/maintenance of resources/equipment Completing tasks Mobility Inclusion with mainstream setting Self care/personal hygiene Toileting Cleaning up children who have wet or soiled themselves Social skills Preparation of resources/materials Supervision during intervals/lunch times Feeding and medication (after training) Contribution to staff/team meetings To undertake support for individuals or groups as requested by the Principal Teacher and / or Support Centre Teacher. To assist in the implementation of plans, devised by the CT and /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 PT, CT and/or and other agencies as required. Essential National 5 English and National 4 in Maths or equivalent qualification. Any other relevant qualifications in addition to the above. 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 Wilcock at Alison.Wilcock@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.