Learning Assistant (Term Time)
- Location:
- Our Lady St Patricks High School Howatshaws Road Bellsmyre Dumbarton, G82 3DR
- Salary:
- £20,822.11 - £22,373.27 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Term Time Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Description
A vacancy has arisen within Our Lady and St Patrick's High School to support the departments of Home Economics and Art with non-teaching duties within the departments.
Under the direction and supervision of the Curricular Leader/Subject Leader the post holder will carry out a range of administrative duties on behalf of the class teacher.
There will also be a requirement to assist with the preparation, organisation and use of classroom resources, food and equipment.
Experience of working or supporting children in a school or personal environment or similar is an essential requirement for this post, along with a good level of basic education.
Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
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