JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Tile:
Additional Support Needs Auxiliary
Post Number:
Grade:
C
Service:
Education
Section:
Responsible to:
Head Teacher
Overall Purpose of the Job:
To work as part of a class team to provide support for children and young people with
Additional Support Needs
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Support teaching staff in meeting the needs of pupils.
2.
Promote pupil independence in all areas of development.
3.
Support pupil access to all areas of the curriculum.
4.
Assist with all aspects of personal care needs (may include toileting and
administration of medication)
5.
Support social development and peer interaction.
6.
Support and supervise pupils outwith the classroom (playground, dining hall,
school trips etc.)
7.
Liaise with parents and school visiting staff as appropriate.
8.
Undertake appropriate development and training as required for the post.
9.
Assist with classroom organisation and administration to support learning and
teaching activities.
10.
Any other duties and responsibilities as directed by line management.
Note: Where relevant, the general statements contained in this job description should be considered in the
context of their relationship with other Council Policies, Procedures, operating arrangements, and other
statutory responsibilities of Officers.
Date Produced:
17th May 2006
PERS/R/002
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Person Specification clearly describes the skills/abilities/personal qualities needed to successfully
undertake the duties of the post. It is agreed by the Panel prior to advertising and is used as the sole means
of selecting candidates for interview.
In developing job descriptions & person specifications, the Council will have due regard to its commitment to
equality & diversity by ensuring that job criteria are relevant to the successful undertaking of the job and do
not indirectly or disproportionately disadvantage any individual on the grounds of gender, age, disability,
race/ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities or social status, unless it can be
justified on objective grounds.
POST TITLE: ASN Auxiliary
ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL:
DESIRABLE:
The minimum acceptable level for The attributes of the ideal
safe and effective job
candidate
performance
ATTAINMENTS/EXPERIENCE
1.Qualifications
No formal qualifications but good
Relevant qualification in working
basic educational skills
with children
2.Experience
Experience in working with children
3.Staff Development
Committed to ongoing training as
related to post
SKILLS & ABILITIES
1. Interpersonal skills/Personal
Qualities
Able to show empathy
Team player
Enthusiastic/creative approach
Display sound judgement and
confidentiality at all times
Committed to helping pupils with
ASN
Experience in working with children
with Additional Support Needs
(ASN)
Evidence of recent
training/development activities
Evidence of displaying essential
skills and qualities in practice
Very good oral and written skills
Able to communicate at all levels
2. Communication skills
3. Behaviour Management
SPECIAL APTITUDES
1. Supporting pupils’ learning
Able to promote positive behaviour
in pupils
Able to use a non confrontational,
supportive approach in difficult
situations
Good practical skills in a range of
areas.
Experienced in working
successfully with pupils displaying
challenging behaviour
Skills in areas such as language
development, expressive arts and
PE, personal and social
development
Administrative skills
ANY ADDITIONAL JOB
RELATED REQUIREMENTS
1. Ethos
Keen to contribute to corporate life
of school.
Committed to promoting the school
in its community
PVG Required
2. Mobility
DISABLED APPLICANTS AND GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
Under the ‘Double Tick’ initiative, an applicant who indicates they have a disability and who meet the
essential requirements for the vacancy will be offered a guaranteed interview.
Date produced: 17th May 2006
PERS/R/002