Pupil Support Teacher

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 2nd February 2024

Pupil Support Teacher, Hermitage Academy

We are looking to recruit a teacher with specialist knowledge and experience of Additional Support Needs (ASN) to provide direct intervention as part of a team to support an individual pupil with complex learning and communication needs, as well as distressed behaviours. Based in Hermitage Academy, the teacher will be responsible for designing, planning and delivering an appropriate curriculum both in the school and the wider community. The role will also involve supporting staff development throughout the school in areas of ASN. Experience of the use of de-escalation techniques and CALM theory training are desirable and access to this training can be provided for the successful candidate if required.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job share.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s director.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• "Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session. In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with Argyll and Bute Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay. In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. A link to the guidance sheet will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable."

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Laura Henderson, Faculty Head Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusion
• Telephone: 01436 672145
• Email: Laura.Henderson@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB13728/AED05207

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.