Pupil Support Assistant - Hawick High School

Job DetailsGrade: 4B Hours: 21 hours, term time only Salary: £13,123.91 - £13,814.37 per annum Hourly Rate: £13.87 - £14.60 Contract Duration: Temporary until 15/08/2027Role PurposeHawick High School are looking for a motivated team player to join the pupil support department. The successful candidate will strive to work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having additional support needs. EssentialNo 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 EnquiriesInformal enquiries may be made to Stewart Walker at Stewart.Walker@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. Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/help-finding-job/support-employment