Learning Assistant (Universal) (Part Time) (Term Time) - REQ06609 - 485597

North Lanarkshire Council; Kirriemuir; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Flexible working

LearnNL learning and development

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is hiring a Learning Assistant (Universal) at Dykehead Primary School to support children with additional support needs in a busy school environment. You will assist with personal care, classroom tasks and the preparation of materials, and you will manage reception duties and escorting children as required.

PVG check required before starting and training may be provided. The post offers a pro rata salary of £26,991 to £28,283 and excellent benefits including generous

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children in a school setting or voluntary capacity is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undertake NHS or Education training as required.
• PVG scheme membership required prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with personal hygiene and supervise during school day.
• Support with classroom tasks and preparation of materials.
• Reception and departure of children and messenger/escort duties.
• Maintain stocks of hygiene sundries.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

NLC 4: £26,991 - £28,283 (Pro Rata)

An exciting opportunity is available within Dykehead Primary School , North Lanarkshire Council to assist children who have additional support needs.

As Learning Assistant (Universal) you will work with children, to support them in their school environment.

There will also be a requirement to care for children, assist with their personal hygiene requirements and ensure the maintenance of stocks of hygiene sundries where necessary. Daily reception and departure of children and messenger or escort duties will also be a part of the role. You may be involved in classroom related duties such as the preparation of classwork and materials, setting up and operating teaching aids, recording programmes and reprographic work.

Recent experience working with children on a voluntary capacity or in a school situation is essential, as are good communication and interpersonal relationship skills. A willingness to undertake specific NHS or Education training as required is also essential. Experience of working with children/young people who have additional needs is desirable.

Work Pattern:

Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

Prior to commencing in this role, you are required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read - My NL