Support for Learning Assistant (Peripatetic) - Castlehill Enhanced Learning Resource

East Dunbartonshire Council; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support children and young people with additional support needs. This part-time role at a local primary school involves providing personal care and assisting with learning activities under the guidance of a teacher. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, a pleasant demeanor, and the ability to foster positive relationships. This temporary position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while working in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional support needs is essential.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with additional support needs.
• Assist with personal care and specific learning activities.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Ability to establish positive relationships

Personal care skills

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare

Job description

Location: Castlehill Primary School Roslyn Road Bearsden, G61 4DL

Salary: £23,942.69 - £26,023.07 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 11 hours per week

Job Summary

Please note that salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours.

This position is temporary.

You will provide support to children and young people with additional support needs within Castlehill Enhanced Learning Resource Unit.

You will be responsible for the personal care needs of pupils and, under the direction of the class teacher, help pupils with specific learning activities, follow instructions, and organise their work. When required, you will provide supervision for pupils outside the classroom, such as in the playground, corridors, dining area, during PE, and on 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.

A relevant qualification in childcare is desirable.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria apply 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 by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check, which will be deducted from their first salary payment. In specific circumstances, the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following the commencement of employment, with approval 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:

1. Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly, and welcoming manner.
2. Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process, with screening carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender, and disability.
3. The information received will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.
4. 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.
5. We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
6. We will advise you within a reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria (normally within 4 weeks).
7. We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.
8. We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.