Assistive Support Needs Services for South Lanarkshire College

Suitability

Please complete “Suitability” in the Qualification Questionnaire in PCS-Tender.

Question 4A.1 Please complete the questions on relevant professional or trade registers. This information will be used to assess the Tenderer is enrolled in the relevant professional membership or trade register. A fail will result in elimination from the procurement exercise.

Pass = The Tenderer has provided all relevant professional or trade register documentation outlined in PCS-Tender and has demonstrated required membership.

Fail = The Tenderer has not provided the required relevant professional or trade register documentation outlined in PCS-Tender or has provided the information, but this does not correctly demonstrate the sufficient professional membership or trade register required.

Please complete “Economic and Financial Standing” in the Qualification Questionnaire in PCS-Tender.

Question 4B.6 Please complete the questions on financial accounts and supporting information. Successful Tenderer’s will be required to provide two years of audited accounts or equivalent prior to award to the Agreement. This information will be used to assess the Tenderers economic and financial standing and is deemed a minimum standard and is mandatory. A fail will result in elimination from the procurement exercise.

Qualifications - Learning Support Workers

Educated to SCQF Level 6 or above, as a minimum, including English

Knowledge

Understanding of and commitment to promoting equality and inclusion

Experience

Experience in the provision of support to individuals with a range of disabilities, which may include Specific Learning Difficulties, Mental Ill Health, an Autism Spectrum Condition, Sensory Impairments or Mobility Impairments

Interpersonal Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure a tactful and sensitive response to students Ability to establish clear boundaries in work practices with students Clear understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Other (depending on support required)

Excellent keyboard and IT skills

Commitment to ongoing CPD

Mental Health First Aid

Legislative Requirements

Equality Act (2010)

The General Data Protection Regulations 2018

The National Minimum Wage Regulations (1999) (or national equivalent)

The Working Time Regulations (1998) (or national equivalent)

The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

The Modern Slavery Act (2015)