At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in mainstream classes and during breaks.
- Company: Join a caring team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Earn £15.94 per hour with flexible hours and valuable experience.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and teamwork in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a patient, cheerful personality are essential.
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.
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.
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