Learning Assistant

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Sanquhar; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking committed Learning Assistants to support students with additional needs at Sanquhar Primary School. This part-time, fixed-term position offers a salary between £17,685 and £18,777 and access to a comprehensive benefits package, promoting health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Wellbeing Champions guidance

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 4 or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and/or young people.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional support needs.
• Work 27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year.
• Assist in overcoming learning barriers.

Skills

Support Needs

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

SCQF Level 4

Job description

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Location: Sanquhar Primary SchoolQueensberry Court, DG4 6BD

Salary: £17,685.57 - £18,777.80 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Advert

Learning Assistant (Fixed Term)
Sanquhar Academy Cluster based at Kelloholm Primary School
£17,685.57 - £18,777.80

We are seeking to appoint capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistants with the desired personal qualities and skills to join the staff team within the Sanquhar Academy Cluster based at Sanquhar Primary School. You will be required to support pupils with additional support needs to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential.

You will be required to work 27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year. This is a fixed term post up to 18/08/2026. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

The successful candidates must be educated to SCQF Level 4 (e.g. Standard Grade General, National 4) or equivalent, including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent and experience of working with children and/or young people. A willingness to undertake training will be required.

Experience of working with children/young people with additional support needs and a visit to Primary Inclusion Hub prior to application would be advantageous. A willingness to undertake training will be required.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, 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 Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation

For further information please contact: Samantha McRobb, Headteacher by email: [e-mail]