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Learning Assistant (Fixed Term)
Castle Douglas Cluster based in Crossmichael Primary School
Salary: £14,470.02 - £15,363.65
We are seeking to appoint one capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistant to work in the Castle Douglas Cluster across the Gelston and Crossmichael Primary School partnership. You will support pupils with additional support needs to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential in Learning Centres or mainstream classes.
Working Hours: 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.
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, and have experience of working with children and/or young people. Experience with children/young people with additional support needs is advantageous. A willingness to undertake training is 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 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.
Interview Date: Interviews will be held on the 19th of November.
For further information, please contact: Kim Glover, Headteacher by email: gw08gloverkim@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
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