Learning Assistant (Universal) (6 Posts)(Part-Time) (Term Time) (Temporary

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Opportunities are available within St Ambrose and St Andrew’s Clusters, North Lanarkshire Council to assist children who have additional support needs.

Cluster based Learning Assistants may be deployed to support children at any school within the St Ambrose and St Andrew’s Cluster area, on a peripatetic basis as determined by the needs of the pupils.

The schools within the Clusters are:

St Ambrose High School Cluster

St Augustine Primary School

St Bartholomew's Primary School

St Kevin's Primary School

St Ambrose High School

St Andrew's HS Cluster

Corpus Christi Primary School

St Andrew's High School

St Bernard's Primary School

St Mary's Primary School

St Monica's Primary School

St Patrick's Primary School

St Stephen's Primary School

St Timothy's Primary School

As a Learning Assistant (Universal) you will work with children, 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.

Various part-time, term time positions are available.

There may be opportunities for appointable candidates to be placed on the Council’s for Learning Assistant (Universal) Supply List.

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