Job Summary
Salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Support for Learning Assistant. The successful candidate will provide support for children and young people with additional support needs within St Ninian's High School. Support will be predominantly for one pupil who is a wheelchair user, but you may be required to support a range of learners in the course of the working day.
Within agreed Council and school strategy, you will be responsible for the personal care needs of pupils to ensure their health and wellbeing. You will be responsible for provision of a high level of individual and personal care e.g. feeding, toileting, changing, applying medical aids, administration of medication; or assisting pupils with specialist apparatus.
Under the direction of the subject teacher, you will help pupils with specific learning activities and to follow instructions and organise their work. A good knowledge of ICT and willingness to communicate using Alternative and Augmentative Communication Supports are essential for this role.
When required you will provide supervision for pupils out with the classroom e.g. in PE and organised school trips.
You will have a pleasant tolerant manner and a proven capacity to establish positive relationships with children and young people.
A relevant qualification in childcare is desirable.
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