Classroom Assistant - Clober Primary - EAD08911. Job in Glasgow Education & Training Jobs

East Dunbartonshire Council; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Glasgow is seeking Classroom Assistants to support teachers and enhance pupil attainment. This part-time position involves 25 hours of work each week during term time, focusing on non-teaching duties such as administration and supervision of pupils. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and the ability to relate to children.

Qualifications

• Literate and numerate.
• Able to assist with non-teaching duties.
• Support learning under the direction of the class teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with administration and preparation of teaching materials.
• Supervise pupils and provide support for learning.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to relate to children

Tools

Knowledge of computer packages

Job description

Job Summary

Note: This position is temporary. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time hours.

The appointment of Classroom Assistants is an essential ingredient of the Council's drive to raise pupil attainment.

Working 25 hours each week during school term time, you will assist teachers with non-teaching duties including administration, supervision of pupils, preparation of teaching materials and under the direction of the class teacher provide support for learning.

Literate, numerate and with good interpersonal skills, you will be able to demonstrate a particular ability to relate to children. Good communication skills are essential and knowledge of computer packages would be advantageous.

The work pattern is Monday to Friday, 5 hrs per day.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee's final salary.

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.

Charter of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.
• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.
• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.
• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.
• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)
• We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.
• We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.

Websites

East Dunbartonshire Council