Learning and Care Assistant - DEE06057

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking educational support staff for Dundee schools. This temporary role involves assisting teachers and catering to children with additional support needs. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and exhibit strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or young people with complex support needs.
• Willingness to be trained in complex healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support class teachers in providing educational programs.
• Meet physical and developmental requirements of children with additional needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility

Calmness under pressure

Education

PDA ESQ qualification or equivalent

NC Early Education and Childcare

SVQ3 Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Based at one of our Dundee schools within primary or secondary, you will work part or full time, 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 [e-mail]

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.