Learning Assistant - DGA12208

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Learning Assistant for a fixed-term role at Wallace Hall Academy Cluster. In this position, you will support pupils with additional learning needs to help them achieve their potential. Candidates should be educated to SCQF Level 4 or equivalent and have experience with young people. You will work part-time with access to a wide range of benefits aimed at promoting health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform for discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from trained Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with additional support needs.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Visit to the Primary Inclusion Hub advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional support needs.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to their learning.
• Work 15.5 hours per week over 39 weeks.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Support for vulnerable children

Education

SCQF Level 4 (or equivalent)

Job description

Advert

Learning Assistant (Fixed Term)
Wallace Hall Academy Cluster based at Dunscore/Moniaive Partnership School
£9,968.23 - £10,583.85

We are seeking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistant with the desired personal qualities and skills to join the staff team within the Wallace Hall Academy Cluster based at Dunscore/Moniaive Partnership 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 work 15.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year. This post may be suitable for secondment; agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying.

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

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

We offer an exciting benefits package. Working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports your health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers, and more. Additional benefits include exclusive local discounts, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from trained Wellbeing Champions.

This post is considered 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 an update check prior to employment.

Applicants who have resided outside the UK within the last 5 years will need to provide a police record check from the relevant authorities in their country of residence.

At Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

For further information, please contact Siobhan James, Headteacher, via email: [e-mail]