SLA10694 - School Support Assistant (ASN) - Victoria Park School, Carluke

Job Description

Location: Victoria Park School, Carluke

Hours (all positions are 39 weeks per year - term time):

• Permanent - 29.75hr per week (Monday - Friday): 8.30am to 3pm (4pm on Tuesday);
• Permanent - 24hr per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday): 8.30am to 3pm (4pm Tuesday)
• Fixed Term up to December 2023 - 29.75hr per week: 8.30am to 3pm (4pm Tuesday).

To support learning and teaching within the curriculum and the personal development of pupils with additional support needs.  The successful candidates will fulfill pupil support requirements which includes complex additional support needs; as such applicants must have experience of involvement in the care and welfare of young people as well as experience in working with children with complex needs e.g.in a childcare environment.

We are interested in hearing from candidates with previous ASN experience.

ASN (Additional Support Needs) support in and out of class for pupils with more complex needs, such as dealing with medical support and personal care needs as documented in Health Care plans, administration of medicines, physical and emotional support for our most vulnerable pupils with a range of needs which could include non-verbal pupils, pupils with complex needs relating to ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) or Attachment and Communication support needs. Training in relevant topics (e.g., moving and assisting) is provided where required. Training on other relevant matters is also delivered by our NHS partners.

Within South Lanarkshire Council’s Education Resources it is our mission to make positive, meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff, and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to the education, care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment.

You will work as an effective member of the support services team within a learning community, delivering a high quality service which supports pupils and staff and contributes to a positive school ethos.

Requirements

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Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

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Delivering a Fairer Future

Under the Council’s positive action programme, applications to this post are particularly encouraged from Male applicants.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant.  Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The Individual

While a formal qualification is not essential, any of the following would be desirable:

• Experience
• NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6
• BA (Hons) Social Work (or equivalent)
• HNC Additional Support Needs (Supporting the Individual)
• National Progression Award Playwork and Child Care
• PDA in Education Support Assistance at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ 2 Playwork at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ Children's Care Learning and Development at SCQF Level 2.

Essential attributes:

• Experience of working with children and/or young people in a formal setting
• Able to demonstrate proven literacy and numeracy skills
• Flexible and adaptable