Learning Assistant - DGA11484

Advert

Learning Assistant (2) Fixed Term

Langholm Academy Cluster based across Langholm Primary & Langholm Secondary

Post 1 You will be required to work 12.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 3^rd of July 2024.

£8,038.90 – £8,535.36

Post 2 You will be required to work 15 hours per week 39 weeks per year until 30^th of May 2024

£9,646.68 - £10,242.43

We are seeking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistant to work in the Langholm Academy Cluster based across Langholm Primary & Langholm Secondary. You will be required to support pupils with additional support needs to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential.

The posts are term time working over 39 weeks per year.  Posts are fixed term until May/July 2025 and may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for the posts.

Applications will be considered for both posts – please state which post you are applying for or both in your application.

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

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Adam Barker, Depute Head Teacher by email: gw22barkeradam@ea.dumgal.sch.uk