Relief Learning Assistant, Lewis & Harris CNS

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Relief Support for Learning Assistant, Lewis & Harris (3100)
£15.94 per hour, inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance

This post provides support for children with additional support needs.

Duties include:

working in mainstream classes, assisting pupils with school work, under the direction of class teacher; supervision of children at intervals and lunch breaks; assisting in the management of children and young people with behavioural difficulties.

You must have: experience of working with children, as a parent or in a voluntary or professional capacity; an understanding of the basic needs of children; the ability to co-operate with others and work effectively as a member of a team; a patient, cheerful personality with a flexible, open and caring approach.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date:
Monday 14 September 2026

Hours are on an as and when required basis. Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

It is vital that you download and read all of the attached documents to this advert before completing an application form.

Guidance Notes for Applicants will explain our recruitment process and how to complete key information on your application so that you have the best chance of showcasing your skills and experience.

Job Description and Person Specification must be read in order to complete the ‘Experience’ part of the application. You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.

Download and save the job description, person specification and any additional documents from the vacancy job advert as you will be unable to access these once the vacancy has closed.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as Copilot and ChatGPT, may be used to support your application preparation, for example by generating ideas or checking spelling and grammar. However, all application responses must be your own work and accurately reflect your knowledge, skills and abilities, experience, qualifications, and achievements.

Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is authentic and based on your own experience.

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Neach-cuideachaidh Taic do Ionnsachadh (Faochadh), Leòdhais agus na Hearadh (3100)
£15.94 gach uair, a’ gabhail a-steach £1.55 gach uair de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach

Tha an dreuchd seo a’ cur taic ri clann le feumalachdan taice a bharrachd. Tha dleastanasan a’ gabhail a-steach: ag obair ann an clasaichean prìomh shruth, a’ cuideachadh sgoilearan le obair sgoile, fo stiùir neach-tegaisg a’ chlas; a’ cumail sùil air clann aig amannan-cluiche agus aig amannan-lòin; a’ cuideachadh ann a bhith a’ stiùireadh cloinne agus dhaoine òga aig a bheil duilgheadasan giùlain.

Feumaidh na leanas a bhith agad: eòlas air a bhith ag obair le clann, mar phàrant no gu saor-thoileach no gu proifiseanta; tuigse air feumalachdan bunaiteach cloinne; comas obrachaidh le daoine eile agus mar phàirt de sgioba; pearsantachd fhoighidneach, shunndach, le dòigh-obrach shùbailte, fhosgailte agus coibhneil.

Feumaidh tu ballrachd de Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) mar riatanas laghail a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghlaichte le Clann san dreuchd seo. (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

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