Job Description
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Assist teaching staff in providing a supportive and positive learning experience for children with additional support needs, assisting them with their personal needs and promoting their independence.
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Requirementsn
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
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Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Responsibilitiesn
Support Learning and Teaching Activities.
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Provide support to children and young people with additional support needs.
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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.
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Support pupils with their mobility needs.
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The Individualn
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- Experience of working with children & young adults of school age in a caring and supportive environment.
- Educated to ‘standard’ level or equivalent and a demonstrable understanding of English and Arithmetic.
- Ability to observe professional confidentiality and implement sound judgement.
- Ability to use initiative.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to work under guidance and direction of teaching staff.
- Ability 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 needs.
- Ability and commitment to undertake further training /development as required.
- Rapport with children/young adults.
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the Service.
- Reliable.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Effective interpersonal skills and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
- Able to assist in and carry out certain lifting tasks associated with the care of dependant young people.
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Temporary appointment until 15 August 2027
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Closing Date: 20 October 2026n Starting Salary: £27,455.48 (pro rata)n £14.27 per hourn 9 hours per week (term time only)
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For further information contact: West End Primary, telephone 01343 543161, email admin.elginwestp@moray-edunet.gov.uk
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