Learning and Care Assistant

Curve Style; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Dundee is seeking a dedicated individual to assist teachers in providing high-quality care and education for children with additional support needs. This role offers various part-time hours on a temporary basis until April 2026, allowing flexible work arrangements while making a impactful difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with complex needs required.
• Willingness to be trained in complex healthcare needs.
• Training in care for children and young people with additional support needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support class teachers providing high standard of care.
• Meet the physical and developmental needs of children with additional support needs.
• Remain calm in challenging situations and provide empathetic care.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to support teachers

Empathy

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

PDA ESQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Based at one of our Dundee schools within primary or secondary, you will work part or full time, term time only, various hours available per week on a temporary basis until April 2026. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Phil Smith by email

Requirements

You will have PDA ESQ qualification or equivalent (at SCQF level 6 or above - eg NC Early Education and Childcare; SVQ3 Social Care).

Responsibilities

You will assist and support class teachers in the provision of a high standard of care and a comprehensive educational programme designed to meet the physical and developmental requirements of children and young people with additional support needs. These needs can arise from: the learning environment; medical and/or disability issues; familial circumstances; social and emotional issues.

The Individual

You will have experience of working with children and/or young people with complex and additional support needs. You will be trained, or willing to be trained, in complex healthcare needs. You will have good communication skills and the ability to be an effective team member who can assist and support class teachers. You will be able to provide a high standard of care for children and young people, remain calm in challenging situations, and be empathetic, flexible and reliable. This post is considered regulated work with children and/or protected adults, under the protection of vulnerable groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.