Learning Assistant (St Ronan's ELCC) (Part Time) (Fixed Term) - WDN05582

Job Description

* Please note this is a part-time term time post and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?

Would you enjoy working in a supportive environment where you would be supporting West Dunbartonshire's young children on their learning journey?

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, flexible individual who has a passion for working with children. The role offers you the chance to contribute to the quality of care and welfare of our children.

The successful candidates will offer flexible support in the role of Learning Assistant working in St Ronan's PS ELCC.

Applicants are required to register with and maintain SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration as a ‘Support Workers in Day Care of Children’s Services’. Further information can be accessed at: www.sssc.uk.com

Work pattern for this post will be Monday–Friday 9.15am–12pm or as agreed with the Head Teacher.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/