At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Sanderson's Wynd Primary School, a welcoming and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, term-time work, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team and enjoy opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good education standard and experience with children with additional support needs.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 33800 £ per year.
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £15.16 - £16.30
Temporary until 2nd April 2027. This is a 38-week sessional post i.e., working hours will be during school term time only.
Days and hours of work: Monday - Friday, working times to be agreed with successful candidate. To start asap.
Sanderson's Wynd Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school community situated in the town of Tranent. The school has a committed staff team who ensure that our learners have access to high quality learning experiences and the support that they require. We are looking for an Additional Support Needs Auxiliary, to join our current team to provide support for children with additional support needs within the mainstream setting. This may include providing personal care, supporting with educational tasks under the direction of the class teacher and supporting children with emotional regulation. We are looking for someone with a good knowledge and understanding of supporting children with ASN and who is able to work with children individually and with small groups.
Job Details: To provide care and assistance to individuals and small groups of pupils with additional support needs.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way: The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications
- Good standard of general education.
- Experience of working with or caring for children with additional support needs.
- Nursery Only: SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.
- PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
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