Learning Assistant

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Learning Assistant (7/01235)

Central Primary Inclusion Base, Dumfries

£16,855.01 - £17,947.23

 

We are seeking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistant with the desired personal qualities and skills to join the staff team in Primary Inclusion Services. You will be required to support pupils with additional support needs to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential.

 

The vacant post is for 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year and is a permanent post.  The successful candidate will work in different schools within the Nithsdale and Upper Nithsdale area.

 

The successful candidate will have Standard Grade English and Maths at Level 3 (or equivalent) and experience of working with children and/or young people.

 

Experience of working with children/young people with additional support needs and a visit to Primary Inclusion Base prior to application 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.

 

For further information please contact: Gail Burns, Acting Principal Teacher on 01387 265679