Learning Assistant

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Learning Assistant (Fixed Term)

Castle Douglas Cluster based in Crossmicael Primary School

£14,470.02 - £15,363.65

We are seeking to appoint one capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistant to work in the Castle Douglas Cluster working across the Gelston and Crossmichael Primary School partnership. You will be required to support pupils with additional support needs to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential either in Learning Centres or mainstream classes.

 

Post is working 22.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year until July 2025.

 

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

 

The successful candidates must be educated to SCQF Level 4 (e.g. Standard Grade General, National 4) or equivalent, including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent and experience of working with children and/or young people. Experience of working with children/young people with additional support needs, would be advantageous. A willingness to undertake training will be required.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Interviews will be held on the 19th of November.

For further information please contact: Kim Glover, Headteacher by email: gw08gloverkim@ea.dumgal.sch.uk