Classroom Assistant, Doon Academy, Dalmellington - EAY12950

East Ayrshire Council; Dalmellington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

East Ayrshire Council is seeking a temporary part-time Education Support Assistant for Doon Academy, Dalmellington. The role involves non-teaching duties, classroom administration and assisting with the preparation of teaching materials to support the Education Service Plan and Community Plan.

The post is term-time, 27.5 hours per week, with a full-time salary of £26,190–£27,300 per annum or a pro-rated part-time salary of £17,649–£18,397 per annum.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme and safeguarding requirements for work with children/protected adults.
• Need to provide details of two references, one from current or most recent employer.
• Current or most recent employer reference must be from an appropriate senior manager, not a peer.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to learners and teachers through classroom administration and materials preparation.
• Assist with promotion, delivery and integration of Education Service Plan and Community Plan objectives.

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 in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within 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 for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.

Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

Responsibilities

We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment . With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.

The Individual

This is a temporary part time term time post based at Doon Academy, Dalmellington.The post is temporary until 26 March 2027.

The hours of work will be 27.5hrs per week to be worked Monday - Friday at the direction of the Line Manager.

The full time salary for this post is between £26,190 - £27,300 per annum.

The actual part time term time salary is between £17,649 - £18,397 per annum.

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.

If you require further information please contact Martin Robertson at [e-mail]