Glasgow Life is looking for a Learning Assistant to join us on a 35-hour full time, permanent contract. As a Learning Assistant, you will be joining our in-demand Wellbeing, Youth and Community Development Team. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports Youth Development.
About the Role
As a Learning Assistant you’ll be an integral part of the Youth Team. Youth work is an educational practice contributing to young people’s learning and development. Youth work engages with young people within their communities; it acknowledges the wider networks of peers, community and culture; it supports the young person to realise their potential and to address life’s challenges critically and creatively; it takes account of all strands of diversity. Youth work takes place in a variety of settings including community venues, uniformed groups, schools and on the streets, whilst using numerous approaches such as outdoor pursuits, drama workshops, health initiatives, peer education and single issue and single gender work to engage with young people.
You will report to a Libraries and Communities Officer and work alongside an established team.
This role is working over 5 days a week, and you will be required to work evenings and weekends to meet identified service needs.
The Candidate
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section. Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
These posts are excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).
Benefits at Glasgow Life
* 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store.
* Option to buy extra annual leave.
* And much more!
Diversity Matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Important Dates
Closing date 12th January 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 20th January.
Application Packs
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.
Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.
Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.
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