At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning activities for primary school pupils.
- Company: Cockenzie Primary School, a nurturing and enthusiastic educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, term-time work, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good general education; experience with children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.95 - 14.83 £ per hour.
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: £13.95 - £14.83. This is a 39-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.
Days and hours of work: Working 4 days per week, days to be confirmed further, 09:10-13:10. To start asap. Cockenzie Primary School is seeking to recruit a classroom assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and nurturing individual to join our school team. Previous experience of working as a classroom assistant or working with children in another capacity is desirable.
Job Details: To support the quality of teaching and learning to pupils and assist in the promotion of pupil development through support and involvement in learning activities. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification 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’ – 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 to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications: Good standard of general education.
- Nursery Only: SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.
- PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be 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 out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
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 Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary Schools.
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Classroom Assistant - Cockenzie Primary School - EAL12931 employer: East Lothian Council
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