Advert
Learning Assistant (2) (7/40728/40298) (Fixed Term)
Sanquhar Primary School
Post 1: You will be required to work 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Salary: £17,685.57 - £18,777.79
Post 2: You will be required to work 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Salary: £16,720.91 - £17,753.55
We are seeking to appoint 2 capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistants with the desired personal qualities and skills to join the staff team within the Sanquhar Academy Cluster based in Sanquhar Primary School. You will be required to support pupils with additional support needs to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential.
These positions are for 27.5 and 26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year and fixed term until July 2025. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.
Minimum Requirements: The successful candidates must be educated to SCQF Level 4 (e.g. Standard Grade General, National 4) or equivalent, including Numeracy and Literacy. Experience of working with children and/or young people is required, along with a willingness to undertake training. Experience of working with children/young people with additional support needs is also necessary.
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 a 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, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers, and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity, and equal opportunity. We value treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and respect, and we aim to tackle inequality. We welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For further information, please contact: Mr. Steven Beattie, Headteacher, Email: gw22beattiesteven@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
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