Learning and Care Assistant - DEE06191

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dundee is seeking an individual to support class teachers in providing high-quality care and education to children with additional support needs. Candidates must have appropriate qualifications, experience with complex needs, and strong communication skills. This is a temporary position until April 2026, with a focus on compassionate care and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and/or young people with complex needs.
• Willingness to train in complex healthcare needs.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

PDA ESQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Based in one of Dundee schools, you will work full or part time, various hours 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 - e.g. 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.