Learning Assistant (Universal) Supply - NLA08381

North Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

26 days annual leave

6 public holidays

LearnNL learning and development

Zusammenfassung

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking Learning Assistants (Universal) for casual supply cover across ASN schools during the 26/27 session. The role involves supporting children in school, helping with personal care and maintaining hygiene stock, plus reception/escort duties and classroom prep.

PVG membership is required prior to commencement. Hours vary; there is no minimum hours guarantee. Interviews anticipated in December 2026 at St John Paul II Primary School, Viewpark.

Qualifikationen

• Recent experience working with children on a voluntary capacity or in a school situation is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills are essential.
• Willingness to undertake NHS or Education training as required.
• Experience with children/young people who have additional needs is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Care for children and assist with their personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintain stocks of hygiene sundries as necessary.
• Assist with daily reception and departure of children; messenger or escort duties.
• Prepare classwork and materials; set up teaching aids; record programmes and do reprographic work.

Jobbeschreibung

Learning Assistant (Universal) Supply - NLA08381

There is an exciting opportunity to join North Lanarkshire Council’s Learning Assistant (Universal) supply list.

As a 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.

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

Please note: The successful candidates will be engaged on a supply/casual basis. Work will be offered as and when required, and there is no entitlement to a minimum number of hours. Hours worked may vary from week to week based on service demand. We anticipate that there will be a number of upcoming temporary cover requirements throughout the Council’s ASN schools during school session 26/27.

Learning Assistant (Universal) cover requirements may be available in mainstream schools, Language and Communication Units (LCSC) and Enhanced Provision Classes throughout the Council.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 1

st December 2026, in St John Paul II Primary School, Viewpark.

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 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our

NLLifereward site. 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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*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.

Are you involved in any of NLC employability programmes, for example: Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme - Winter Leaver or other?

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, are guaranteed an interview as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. Are you a veteran, reservist or spouse of a veteran who has been previously in the Armed Forces?

The Council welcomes applications from applicants self-assessed as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description for the job.