Job DescriptionAssist the early years team in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, assisting them with their personal needs and promoting their independence.ResponsibilitiesSupport Learning and Teaching Activities.Provide support to children and young people with additional support needs.Attend to the personal care and health including the medical needs of pupils with additional support needs and assist in maintaining a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.Support pupils with their mobility needs.The IndividualExperience of working with children & young adults of school age in a caring and supportive environmentEducated to 'standard' level or equivalent and a demonstrable understanding of English and Arithmetic.SSSC Registered (if you are not appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to taking up post you must, apply for registration within 3 months and, be fully registered within 6 months)Ability to observe professional confidentiality and implement sound judgementAbility to use initiativeAbility to communicate at all levelsAbility to work under guidance and direction of teaching staffAbility to assist young people with special educational needs in personal/medical care.Ability to express a patient and non-confrontational approach when dealing with children and young people who display challenging behaviour.Ability to demonstrate empathy and tolerance and to respond positively to a variety of additional support needsAbility and commitment to undertake further training /development as requiredRapport with children/young adultsFlexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the ServiceReliableAbility to work as part of a teamEffective interpersonal skills and organisational skillsAbility to work under pressure in a demanding environmentAble to assist in and carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the care of dependant young people.
Temporary Post until 27 June Closing Date: 29 November Starting Salary: £ (pro rata)£13.26 per hour15 hours per week (term time)Working Hours: 11.30 – 14.30 Monday to Friday For further information, contact Michelle Johnson -