At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a nurturing educational environment.
- Company: Join North Ayrshire Council, a disability confident leader.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive team, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a friendly workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a rewarding role that shapes young lives.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and experience with children preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24227 - 29611 £ per year.
Temporary until 18th December 2026. This site operates from 9am to 3.30pm. Initially working pattern is between the hours 10.30am - 1.30pm Monday to Friday.
This post is based within Lawthorn Primary School Early Years Class. Reporting to the Head Teacher, you will provide a quality education and care service for children with additional support needs.
North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.
For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council.
Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.
As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location. This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building.
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