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Supply Additional Needs Assistant

Borders College
HSC
Full-time
Job Title

Supply Additional Needs Assistant

Post Holder

Accountable To  Delivery Team Manager – Health and Social Care, Childcare

Supported Programmes and Sport

Responsible
For

Department

HSC

Overall Purpose of Job

To support and engage students in a range of tasks and activities and to assist
Lecturers to work with groups of students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To …………………………………

•  Undertake support for individual or group as requested by Assistant Principal,

Curriculum Manager or Lecturer.

•  Assist in the implementation of plans, which have been devised by a

lecturer and/or other agencies as required.

•  Monitor on an informal basis the progress of pupils in learning and behaviour.
•  Carry out assessment procedures under the direction of class lecturer.
•  Help students with personal care, which may include toileting, administering

of medication and assistance with feeding.

•  Liaise with Portfolio staff, visiting staff, other agencies and homes as

required.

•  Prepare brief reports and/or attend reviews for individual students as

requested by Assistant principal, Delivery Team Manager or Course Tutor.

•  Attend meetings as requested by Assistant Principal/ Delivery Team

Manager.

•  Take part in an annual review with Delivery Team Manager.
•  Attendance at internal and external meetings as required.

To undertake Personal and Professional Development:

•  Adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the College

•  Develop and maintain high quality standards appropriate to the post

•  Develop and maintain professional standards and expertise by undertaking

relevant professional development

To demonstrate appropriate Competency and Behaviours:

•  Promote and comply with legislation including Health and Safety, Equalities

and Inclusion, General Data Protection Regulation, Prevent and
Safeguarding

•  Conduct yourself at all times in line with our college values and behaviours

•  Comply with College Policies and Procedures relating to Staff and Students

You may also be required to:

•  To support the work of the College in terms of recruitment, marketing and

resourcing as required

•  Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective

management of the College as directed

The above mentioned duties and responsibilities represent the current
situation and may change over time to reflect the changing needs and
requirement of the College.

Signed …………………………………………………… Date ………………………
(Staff Member)

Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ………………………
(Line Manager)

JOB & PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

SCQF Level 7 or equivalent work experience
Experience in dealing with children and young people
Relevant qualifications

KNOWLEDGE

Able to follow guidance and work co-operatively

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience as a Classroom Assistant

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Flexible and adaptable
Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at
all levels (internal and external) and to promote the College
An approachable, calm and friendly manner

OTHER ABILITIES/QUALITIES

Effective prioritisation and organisational skills
Able to plan ahead and anticipate support needs
Capacity to work under pressure
Ability to work effectively within a team
E-literate and competent in developing, administering and using
PC and associated networks and systems to acquire, manipulate
and disseminate information
Have a strong sense of purpose and the drive to achieve agreed
goals
Ability to maintain a tidy and organised workspace

ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS

Commitment to continuous professional development
Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work
and conduct
A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge
up to date and improving your capabilities. Formally recording your
learning to show that you are actively committed to the
development of your career

WORK-RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES

The ability to be flexible and provide support to other team
members

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