Learning and Care Assistant - DEE06731

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Dundee City Council is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist class teachers in delivering high‑quality care and a tailored educational programme for pupils with additional support needs. Based in a school, you will work term time, part time (13–32.5 hours per week) on a temporary basis until 2 July 2027.

You should have PDA ESQ qualification or SCQF level 6+, strong communication skills, and a willingness to train for complex healthcare needs.

Qualifications

• PDA ESQ qualification or equivalent (SCQF level 6 or above).
• Experience of working with children and/or young people with additional support needs is desirable.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support class teachers to provide a high standard of care and an educational programme for children with additional support needs.
• Contribute to meeting physical and developmental requirements, while supporting pupils in challenging situations.
• Work as part of a team to ensure a calm, empathetic and reliable learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Reliability

Education

PDA ESQ qualification or SCQF level 6+

Job description

Job Description

Based in one of our schools, you will work term time, working part time from 13 to 32.5 hours per week on a temporary basis until 2nd July 2027. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Phil Smith on 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.