Support for Learning Assistant (Peripatetic) - Colquhoun Park Primary

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

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is looking for a part-time Nursery Support role at Colquhoun Park Primary. This position involves assisting children with additional support needs, offering personal care and support under teacher guidance. Candidates should have relevant childcare experience and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Benefits

Polite and supportive treatment during the application process

Fair and equitable application processing

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional support needs is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate a pleasant, tolerant manner.
• Interest in the development of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care and needs of pupils under guidance of the teacher.
• Assist with learning activities and follow instructions.
• Supervise pupils outside the classroom in various settings.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Working with children with additional support needs

Personal care

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Location: Colquhoun Park Primary Nursery, Canniesburn Road, Bearsden, G61 1HD

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

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 8.25 hours per week

Job Summary

This temporary position offers a pro-rated salary for part-time and term-time hours.

You will support children and young people with additional support needs at Colquhoun Park Primary.

Your responsibilities include personal care and needs of pupils under the guidance of the class/subject teacher, assisting with learning activities, following instructions, organizing work, and supervising pupils outside the classroom (playground, corridors, dining area, PE, trips).

Applicants should have a pleasant, tolerant manner and demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with children and young people. Experience working with children with additional support needs and an interest in their development is essential. A relevant childcare qualification is desirable.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

All roles within East Dunbartonshire Council requiring PVG/Disclosure checks will adhere to the following criteria:

Successful candidates for Regulated Roles under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before employment is confirmed. The cost of the check will be deducted from the first salary payment, with possible instalment arrangements approved by HR & OD. If employment ends before deduction, the full amount will be deducted from the final salary.

This applies to existing employees applying for roles requiring a PVG/Disclosure check.

Charter Of Commitment

East Dunbartonshire Council's commitments include:

• Polite, friendly, and welcoming treatment of applicants.
• Fair and equitable application process with anonymized screening.
• Confidential handling of application information.
• Encouragement and support for applicants under the disability symbol, with reasonable adjustments for interviews.
• Timely communication regarding interview and application outcomes.