ASN Auxiliary - Ross High School - 2 Positions Available (PERMANENT & TEMPORARY) - EAL10580

The role is to support the personal, physical, medical and nutritional needs of young people with complex additional support needs.

Provide support to pupils to access learning in all areas of the curriculum as led by the class teacher and other visiting professionals

Work closely with pupils to carry out actions and supports from Individualised Education Plans developed by class teachers, in conjunction with therapists, and Coordinated Support Plans, personal care plans etc .

Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, keeping the classroom areas tidy, safe and ready for learning.

Develop a knowledge and awareness of individual pupils and their capabilities and highlight/discuss any issues which will assist the class team in the child planning process., To provide care and assistance to individuals and small groups of pupils with additional support needs.

experience of working with people with additional support needs of any age in any setting

- experience of supporting young people in an educational setting or another setting

- experience of working with young people

- first aid training

- experience in delivering personal care plans or dealing with health support plans

- understanding or experience of autism or other communication disorders, Good standard of general education.
Experience of working with or caring for children with additional support needs.

NURSERY ONLY: SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are
appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months., Disability Confident
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Ross High School is a co-educational, non-denominational school situated in Tranent, East Lothian approximately 12 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. The school roll is currently 1252 pupils although this is due to increase over the next few years. The school has good facilities for students and is continually looking for ways to broaden the learning environment out with the school, working together with partners within the community. An extension to the school is planned to increase the school's capacity to 1350.

Ross High School has been designated as the ELC provision for pupils of secondary age who have Complex Support Needs.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to join a caring and creative team working with pupils with severe and complex needs., Ross High school has significant strengths however its motto 'Ad Meliora - Towards Better' states clearly the willingness to improve. The school has clear Aims and Values including the Mission Statement 'Excellence for Everyone'. Inclusion in all aspects of learning is at the heart of them all. The school strives to offer the highest quality of learning and teaching, support and preparation for the next phase in their lives. The school also has a Code of Conduct as well as a Code of Learning. The school ethos is built on these three key documents. An Expected Standards document has been introduced to all classes to ensure a consistent high quality of learning and teaching across the school.

Ross High School also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities that allow pupils to develop their skills beyond the classroom.