Teacher of Learning Support - Stow Primary School - SBO08504

Job Details

Grade: CS1-5

Salary: £32,217 - £48,516 per annum

Hours: 7.78

Contract Duration: Temporary until 17 August 2025

Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

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Please note the job location for this advert has been changed to Walkerburn Primary School due to a change in circumstances.

Role Purpose

To work within Children and Young Peoples Services to support class teachers and school managers in the provision of effective teaching and learning for all pupils in the primary sector, in particular those who experience barriers to learning.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote the principles of entitlement, inclusion and partnership inherent within local and national policy and practice. Assist Head Teachers and class teachers in the effective assessment, planning and monitoring of teaching and learning throughout the school. With managers, plan, monitor and evaluate the delivery of Support for Learning within the school, taking account of the 5 roles of Learning Support. As a result of consultation with class teachers, prepare, plan and provide support for class, group or individual within agreed priorities. Support the use of effective teaching approaches for children with additional needs which encourage participation and enhance self-esteem. Develop and sustain positive partnerships with parents in support of pupil’s learning. Assist in the co-ordination of support by additional needs assistants within school through the preparation and monitoring of Individualized Educational Plans and Coordinated Support Plans and Integrated Assessments. Promote effective pupil transfer, in particular at key stages of entry into pre-school setting, transfer into P1 and into Secondary School. Co-ordinate the range of interagency work provided within, and for, school by Support Services, Educational Psychologists and partner agencies such as NHS Borders. Maintain pupils’ profile and assessment records and complete Education Authority reports as required. Prepare reports and participate in review and planning meetings as appropriate. Undertake appropriate professional development on a regular basis.

This profile is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the post. It is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may be required by the Head of Service to meet the needs and responsibility of the Service and the Council.

Essential

Sound understanding of Additional Support for Learning legislation

Understanding of, and commitment to the principles of entitlement, inclusion and partnerships as key principles of Additional Support for Learning.
Interest in, and understanding of, how children learn.
Ability to support, motivate and encourage all pupils, in particular those who experience barriers to learning.
Ability to support, motivate and encourage staff. Ability to work positively with parents. Knowledge of 3-18 curriculum.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Magda Robertson by telephone on or by email at Magda.Robertson@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.