Support for Learning Assistant - Communication Needs Specialism (British Sign Language) - EAD09168

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

Job summary

A local government body in the United Kingdom is seeking an individual to support a pupil using British Sign Language (BSL) within an Early Years Centre. The role involves helping the pupil with learning activities and supervising them in various settings. Experience working with children with additional support needs is essential, along with certification in BSL. The post aims to increase inclusion and access to learning in a mainstream environment while fostering positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Certification in BSL or equivalent experience is essential.
• Experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support through the use of BSL.
• Help assigned pupil with specific learning activities.
• Provide supervision during breaks and activities.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Working with children

Establishing positive relationships

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 British Sign Language (BSL) 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 BSL 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

• 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