Learning Assistant - DGA12178

Learning Assistant (Permanent)
Kirkcudbright Academy Cluster based at Kirkcudbright Primary School

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Post 1:    27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year
£17,685.57 – £18,777.80

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Post 2:    16.25 hours per week over 39 weeks per year
£10,450.57 – £11,095.97

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We are seeking to appoint capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistants with the desired personal qualities and skills to join the staff team within the Kirkcudbright Academy Cluster based at Kirkcudbright Primary School.  You will be required to support pupils with additional support needs to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential. 

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The successful candidates must be educated to SCQF Level 4 (e.g. Standard Grade General, National 4) or equivalent, including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent and experience of working with children and/or young people.  A willingness to undertake training will be required.  

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Experience of working with children/young people with additional support needs and a visit to Primary Inclusion Hub prior to application would be advantageous.  A willingness to undertake training will be required.  

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With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. 

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This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

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Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

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With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. 

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Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation

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For further information please contact: Mary Cruickshanks, Headteacher by email:  gw08cruickshanksmary@ea.dumgal.sch.uk