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Ref no:
CNS03587
Published:
19/01/2023
Closes:
06/02/2023
Location:
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Council Offices, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW
Salary:
£23,478 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent, Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

Job Description

The postholder will work towards an HNC in Childhood Practice - achievability 2 years.

This post will be based in Lewis Schools.

You will develop skills to support the inclusion, attainment and achievement of vulnerable children and young people in school, home and community settings through direct work with children and young people, their families, and other support staff, as part of an Integrated Children’s Services approach.

The Educational Attainment Team work with children and young people who are eligible for support through the Pupil Equity Fund as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge. 

 

The Team has been established for five years, working within our Western Isles school, they play a very important part in the lives of our valuable children and young people. This is within the school and community environment.  

The Educational Attainment Team arrange activities and holiday clubs during school holidays which really is an amazing experience to share with the children.  As well as working in schools alongside the Senior Management Teams and school staff.

Working towards a qualification, whilst gaining valuable work experience with a salary is an fantastic opportunity for the right person.  If you want to be part of a supported team of workers and also progress your education at the same time, this would be a fantastic start to a very rewarding career.

This post is fixed term for 4 years.

Requirements

You must have National 4 Numeracy and English or a Foundation Apprenticeship in Child Care or similar.

The ability to speak and read Gaelic is essential.

A full, unrestricted, clean, driving licence is essential.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Scottish Living Wage