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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to support children and young people with additional needs. This part-time temporary role at Harestanes Primary School involves providing essential personal care and assisting with learning activities. Ideal candidates will have a proven ability to build positive relationships with children and a strong interest in their development. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the educational experience of children in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional support needs is essential.
• Relevant childcare qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with personal care needs and assist with learning activities.
• Supervise pupils during outdoor activities and school trips.

Skills

Experience with children with additional support needs

Ability to build positive relationships

Personal care assistance

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Location: Harestanes Primary School, Mauchline Court, Kirkintilloch, G66 2SA

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

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Job Summary

Please note that salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours. This position is temporary until December 2025.

You will provide support to children and young people with additional support needs within our ELR unit based at Harestanes Primary School.

Your responsibilities include supporting pupils with personal care needs, including complex feeding and toileting, and assisting with specific learning activities under the direction of the class/subject teacher. You will also supervise pupils outdoors, in corridors, dining areas, during PE, and during organised school trips.

We seek candidates with a tolerant, pleasant manner and proven 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:

Successful candidates for regulated roles under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 will need to 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 instalments and deductions if employment ends early.

This requirement applies to both new applicants and existing employees applying for roles requiring a PVG/Disclosure check.

Charter of Commitment

East Dunbartonshire Council commits to:

• Treating all applicants politely, friendly, and welcoming.
• Conducting equalities monitoring to ensure a fair and equitable process, with anonymised screening where applicable.
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion regarding application information.
• Encouraging applications from individuals under the disability symbol and providing reasonable adjustments for interviews.
• Providing timely communication regarding interview outcomes and application status.