Additional Needs Assistant - Leader Valley Enhanced Provision at Galashiels - SBO09442
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £17,750.15 to £19,172.96 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Galashiels, TD1 2EB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Scottish Borders Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SBO09442 |
Summary
Job Details
Grade: 5C
Hourly Rate: £14.59 - £15.76
Salary: £171750.15 - £19172.96
Hours: 27
Contract Duration: Temporary until 16th August 2026 or earlier return of post holder
Recruitment Profile
To work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff to support the needs of pupils identified as having complex additional support needs in the support centre.
Essential
National 5 English and National 4 in Maths or equivalent qualification.
Any other relevant qualifications in addition to the above Additional Needs Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available.
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Fiona Buttle by telephone on 01896664176 or by email at Fiona.Buttle@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.