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Ref no:
EAL08249
Published:
03/02/2023
Closes:
19/02/2023
Location:
Dunbar Primary School, John Muir Campus, Lammermuir Cresent, Dunbar, EH42 1DG
Salary:
£22,665 - £24,545 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
25 hours per week

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).  Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay:  £12.42-£13.45
This is a 38-week sessional post i.e., working hours will be during school term time only.

Days and hours of work:
These are yet to be confirmed with the successful applicant.
To start asap.

Dunbar Primary School is a large Primary School consisting of two campuses with approximately 1,000 pupils. Dunbar Primary School works within an ethos of Support, Inclusion and Nurture.

We have high expectations and are committed to raising attainment and achievement for all our children. We are fortunate to have enthusiastic children and supportive parents and our values of AMBITION, RESILIENCE, COMMUNITY and HAPPINESS are realised within and out with our school community.

The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated and committed teaching and support staff, working in a rewarding role to ensure we are getting it right for every child. They will be required to provide one to one support for a pupil with additional support needs.

Job Details

To provide care and assistance to individuals and small groups of pupils with additional
support needs.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job.  You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form.  You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work.  Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.  Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Good standard of general education
Experience of working with or caring for children with additional support needs

Nursery Only: SSSC registration or agreement to register within 6 months from the date of appointment to this post is essential.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups are required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

East Lothian Council Schools:
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/directories/878/schools

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link:
https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us

If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail).  All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form.  Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. 

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