LEARNING ASSISTANT (ASN) (Supply)

Job Advertisement

An exciting opportunity is available within North Lanarkshire to join the Learning Assistant (ASN) Supply List, to assist children who have additional support needs.

As a Learning Assistant (ASN) you will work with children some of whom have needs of a severe or complex nature, to support them in their school environment.

There will also be a requirement to care for children, assist with their personal hygiene requirements and ensure the maintenance of stocks of hygiene sundries where necessary. Daily reception and departure of children and messenger or escort duties will also be a part of the role. You may be involved in classroom related duties such as the preparation of classwork and materials, setting up and operating teaching aids, recording programmes and reprographic work.

Recent experience working with children on a voluntary capacity or in a school situation is essential, as are good communication and interpersonal relationship skills. A willingness to undertake specific NHS or Education training as required is also essential. Experience of working with children/young people who have additional needs is desirable.

Prior to commencing in this role, you are required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member.

Please note: The successful candidates will be engaged on a supply/casual basis. Work will be offered as and when required, and there is no entitlement to a minimum number of hours. Hours worked may vary from week to week based on service demand. We anticipate that there will be a number of upcoming temporary cover requirements throughout the Council’s ASN schools during school session 26/27.

North Lanarkshire Council’s ASN Schools:

• Redburn School, Cumbernauld
• Glencryan School, Cumbernauld
• Mavisbank High School, Coatbridge
• Buchanan High School, Coatbridge
• Drumpark Primary School, Coatbridge
• Clydeview Primary School, Motherwell
• Firpark Primary School, Motherwell
• Firpark Secondary School, Motherwell
• Woodlands Park High School, Wishaw

 

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday, 1^st October 2026.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

Are you involved in any of NLC employability programmes, for example: Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme - Winter Leaver or other?

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, are guaranteed an interview as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. Are you a veteran, reservist or spouse of a veteran who has been previously in the Armed Forces?

The Council welcomes applications from applicants self-assessed as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description for the job.

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