At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a school environment and assist with personal care.
- Company: St Lucy’s Primary School, part of North Lanarkshire Council.
- Benefits: 27 days annual leave, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to supporting diverse applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
An opportunity is available within St Lucy’s Primary School, Language & Communication Unit (LCSC) North Lanarkshire Council, to assist children who have additional support needs. As a Learning Assistant (Universal) you will work with children to support them in their school environment.
There will also be a requirement to care for children, assist with their personal hygiene requirements and ensure the maintenance of stocks of hygiene sundries where necessary. Daily reception and departure of children and messenger or escort duties will also be a part of the role. You may be involved in classroom related duties such as the preparation of classwork and materials, setting up and operating teaching aids, recording programmes and reprographic work.
Recent experience working with children on a voluntary capacity or in a school situation is essential, as are good communication and interpersonal relationship skills. A willingness to undertake specific NHS or Education training as required is also essential. Experience of working with children/young people who have additional needs is desirable.
Prior to commencing in this role, you are required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member.
- One permanent Post - 25 hours per week
- Three temporary posts - 20 hours per week
All posts will work Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 4.30pm. Temporary posts are until December 2026.
North Lanarkshire Council are happy to talk flexible working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.
***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***
