Education Support Worker (Deaf) - Lauder Primary School - SBO10187


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£18,603.41 - £20,129.37
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lauder, TD2 6AB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Jul 2026
Closing date:	2 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: 5a

Hours: 28

Salary: £18,603.41 - £20,129.37 per annum

Hourly Rate: £14.75 - £15.96

Contract Duration: Temporary until 15 August 2027

Please note the closing date has been extended until 02 August 2026

Role Purpose

We are looking for an Education Worker for Deaf Children & Young People is to work as an effective member of the Additional Support Needs team within the Earlston learning community, delivering high quality service which supports the integration of deaf pupils into nursery and school.

Essential

Experience or formal qualification in sign language eg BSL/SSE/SEE/English, lip speaking, notetaking and/or language modification.

A commitment to work towards formal qualification in BSL

Having well developed, receptive and expressive skills.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Robbie Oliver-Devlin by telephone on 01578722346 or by email at lauderps@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.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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