Pupil Support Assistant - MOR10209

Job Description

Working as part of the Moray SEBN Service, you will attend to the emotional, behavioural and social needs of children with additional support needs, as directed, to help create a supportive and positive atmosphere where children can work towards maximum independence and integration with their peers.

Responsibilities

To provide pupil support, enabling activities.

To provide pupil support for emotional and social development.

Administration duties linked to pupils.

Health and Safety.

Participate in the Council's employee review and development programme.

The Individual

Experience of working as a pupil support assistant.

Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy to support pupils with their studies.

Ability to work under guidance and direction of teaching staff to assist young people in enabling activities such as school and classroom routines.

A keen interest in child development.

Display ability and commitment to training and subsequent staff development as required.

Self confident and self motivated.

Effective communication skills, oral and written.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Capacity to establish productive working relationships with pupils.

Calm, patient and non-judgemental attitude.

Solution focused, flexible and adaptable.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.

Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills.

Ability to develop effective working relationships.

Approachability and willingness to help.

Willingness to accept direction/ delegation.

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Capacity to deal with some emotionally difficult and sensitive situations.

Temporary maternity cover for approximately one year

Closing Date: 20 December 2024
Starting Salary: £25,512.24 (pro rata)
£13.26 per hour
16.5 hours per week (term time only)

For further information contact: Moray SEBN Service, telephone , email admin.sebn@moray-edunet.gov.uk