Classroom Assistant, Crosshouse Communication Centre, Crosshouse - EAY11350

East Ayrshire Council; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking part-time individuals to support learners and teachers through non-teaching duties. The role involves promoting educational objectives and requires membership in the PVG scheme to ensure child safety. This position is based at Crosshouse Communication Centre and is integral to the development of children with social and communication needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with social and communication needs.
• Ability to undertake non-teaching duties relevant to the classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and prepare teaching materials.
• Assist with the promotion and delivery of educational objectives.
• Work with children with social and communication needs.

Skills

Support for learners

Classroom administration

Practical tasks

Education

Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

Job description

Job Description

Provide support to learners and teachers by undertaking a range of non-teaching duties, including classroom administration and practical tasks such as contributing to the preparation of teaching materials. This role aims to assist with the promotion, delivery, and integration of the key objectives outlined in the Education Service Plan and the Community Plan.

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member or be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update before a formal offer of employment is made by East Ayrshire Council. PVG records are constantly updated, and any relevant information disclosed will be discussed with the applicant prior to employment.

Responsibilities

We follow the national guidance on pre-employment checks, namely Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment. During your application, you should provide details of at least two appropriate references, including one from your current or most recent employer, which must be from an appropriate senior manager. Please add [e-mail] to your safe sender list to ensure you receive all related emails.

The Individual

There are four temporary, part-time, term-time posts based at Crosshouse Communication Centre, Crosshouse. The hours are 27.5 per week, Monday to Friday, and will be at the discretion of the Line Manager. The post involves working with children with social and communication needs, including Autism. The full-time salary ranges from £24,333 to £25,353 per annum, with part-time, term-time salary ranges from £16,398 to £17,085 per annum.

For more information, contact Kirsty Thomson at [e-mail].

East Ayrshire Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all community members, including underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, and LGBT people. The council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.