Pupil Support Assistant - Kelso High School - SBO10249

Contract Duration:
Temporary until 15th August 2027

Kelso High School is proud to be part of the Cheviot Learning Community, working in close partnership with our five associated primary schools – Broomlands Primary School, Edenside Primary School, Morebattle Primary School, Sprouston Primary School and Yetholm Primary School. Through strong collaboration across the cluster, we work together to ensure effective transitions, shared approaches to learning and teaching, and a coherent educational experience for all learners from Early Years through to the Senior Phase.

Our cluster provides valuable opportunities for staff professional learning, curriculum development and learner leadership, helping to strengthen outcomes and experiences for young people across the Cheviot area.

No formal qualifications are required, but an acceptable standard of school education is desirable. Pupil Support Assistants will be required to undertake on the job training as and when available

Informal enquiries may be made to Jill Lothian by telephone on or by email at

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.