Support for Learning Assistant - Communication Needs Specialism (Braille) - EAD09167

East Dunbartonshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist a pupil using Braille in an Early Years Centre. This temporary role involves providing essential support to enhance learning and inclusion for children with additional support needs. Ideal candidates will have certification in Braille competency and experience working with children. A friendly demeanor and the capacity to build relationships with young people are essential. Join us to make a significant impact in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with additional support needs.
• Capacity to establish positive relationships with children.
• Tolerant and pleasant demeanor when interacting with young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support a pupil using Braille in an Early Years Centre.
• Help assigned pupil with specific learning activities and instructions.
• Provide supervision outside the classroom as needed.

Skills

Braille competency

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Education

Certification in Braille Competency or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

Salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours. This position is temporary.

You will provide assistance and support through the use of Braille which will be required to support a pupil within an Early Years Centre to overcome barriers and participation. This post will support increased inclusion and access to learning in a mainstream setting.

You will help your assigned pupil with specific learning activities and to follow instructions and organisation of their work. Where required you will provide supervision for them outwith the classroom for e.g. in the playground, corridors, dining area, during PE and organised school trips.

You will have a pleasant tolerant manner and a proven capacity to establish positive relationships with children and young people. Experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs and an interest in their development is essential.

Certification in Braille Competency or equivalent experience is essential.

PVG/Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria.

Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR & OD Manager.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.

Charter of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.
• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.
• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.
• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.
• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)
• We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.
• We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.

Website

www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk