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Learning Assistant (7/09232M) (Fixed Term)

Langlands

£14,148.46 - £15,022.23

We are seeking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistant with the desired personal qualities and skills to join the staff team within the North West Community Campus Cluster based within Langlands. You will be required to support pupils with additional support needs to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential.

This position is for 22 hours per week, 39 weeks per year fixed term until July 2025. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

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. 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: Steven Jewell, Fepute Headteacher, email: gw08jewellsteven@ea.dumgal.sch.uk