Support for Learning Assistant (Peripatetic) - Hillhead Primary School - EAD08487. Job in Glasg[...]

East Dunbartonshire Council; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support children and young people with additional support needs. This temporary role involves providing personal care, assisting with learning activities, and supervising pupils in various settings. The ideal candidate will possess a pleasant demeanor and the ability to foster positive relationships with children. A relevant childcare qualification is desirable, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about child development and education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional support needs is essential.
• A pleasant, tolerant manner is required to establish relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with additional support needs.
• Assist pupils with learning activities and supervise them outside the classroom.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Ability to establish positive relationships

Personal care support

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare

Job description

Job Summary

Salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours. Please note that this position is temporary.

You will provide support to children and young people with additional support needs within our school.

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

You should have a pleasant, tolerant manner and a proven ability to establish positive relationships with children and young people. Experience 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 required:

For posts considered Regulated Roles under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before employment is confirmed.

Successful candidates will be responsible for the cost of the check, which will be deducted from the first salary payment. In some cases, this deduction may be made in installments following employment commencement, subject to approval by the HR & OD Manager. If an employee leaves before full deduction, the remaining amount will be deducted from the final salary.

This criterion also applies to 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 process, with sensitive information anonymized.
• Handling all application information confidentially and with discretion, accessible only to relevant HR personnel and the relevant service.
• Encouraging applications from individuals under the disability symbol, with interviews offered if the criteria are met.
• Making reasonable adjustments for accessibility at interviews.
• Providing timely updates post-application, typically within 3-4 weeks, regarding interview and application status.

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