Learning Assistant

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking enthusiastic Learning Assistants for fixed-term roles at Rephad Primary School. You'll support pupils with additional needs, contributing to their academic success in a collaborative environment. If you hold SCQF Level 4 and have experience with young people, consider applying for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Access to over 800 discounts through Vivup platform

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from trained Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF Level 4 (e.g. Standard Grade General, National 4) including Numeracy and Literacy.
• Experience of working with children and/or young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional support needs in their learning.
• Work within the staff team at Stranraer Academy Cluster.

Skills

Ability to support pupils with additional needs

Teamwork

Willingness to undertake training

Education

SCQF Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £6,431.12 - £18,777.80 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Advert

Learning Assistant (2) (Fixed Term)
Stranraer Academy Cluster based at Rephad Primary School

Post 1: 27.5 hour per week, 39 weeks per year
£17,685.57 - £18,777.80

Post 2: 10 hour per week, 39 weeks per year
£6,431.12 - £6,828.29

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

These posts are fixed term until 18/08/26. They may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for these posts.

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: Karen Logue, Headteacher by email: [e-mail]