Job Description
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.
As a Learning Assistant you'll be joining our Glasgow Life Libraries and Communities service. The service includes Glasgow's 32 community libraries, the Mitchell Library, school libraries, community facilities, and services for early years, children and families, adult learning, inclusion and employability, and wellbeing, youth and community development.
The role involves engaging with young people within their communities, supporting their learning and development, and addressing life's challenges critically and creatively. Youth work takes place in various settings, including community venues, uniformed groups, schools, and on the streets, using numerous approaches such as outdoor pursuits, drama workshops, health initiatives, peer education, and single issue and single gender work.
You will report to a Libraries and Communities Officer and work alongside an established team. You will be flexible to work in any of our locations, and some roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home.
This role requires working over 5 days a week, including evenings and weekends to meet identified service needs. Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential upon appointment, and successful candidates will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
Important Dates: Closing date 12th January 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 20th January.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
* 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years of 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.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* And much more!
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life. We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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