Learning Assistant

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Learning Assistant (Fixed Term)

Gretna Primary

You will be required to work 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year based within mainstream.

£17,685.57 - £18,777.79

Experience of working with children/young people with additional support needs. A willingness to undertake training will be required. As this post is based in ELC sector preferred candidate must either be registered with SSSC or register within 3 months of commencing employment.

We are seeking to appoint capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistants with the desired personal qualities and skills to join the staff team within the Annan Academy Cluster based at Gretna Primary School. 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 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 and/or Protected Adults, 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: Kathryn Fraser, Headteacher - Email Address: or Kirsty Callaghan, Nursery Manager Email Address: gw08callaghankirsty@ea.dumgal.sch.uk