Learning Assistant (ASN Schools)(Part Time)(Term Time) REQ04793 - 440957

Overview

Learning Assistant (ASN) opportunity at Glencryan School, North Lanarkshire Council to assist children who have additional support needs.

As Learning Assistant (ASN) you will work with children some of whom have needs of a severe or complex nature, to support them in their school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with additional support needs in the classroom and school environment.
• Care for children, assist with personal hygiene requirements and help maintain stocks of hygiene sundries where necessary.
• Support daily reception and departure of children and undertake messenger or escort duties.
• Participate in classroom related duties such as preparation of classwork and materials, setting up and operating teaching aids, recording programmes and reprographic work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Recent experience working with children on a voluntary capacity or in a school situation is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Willingness to undertake specific NHS or Education training as required.
• 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.

Work Pattern

27.5 hours per week — Monday to Friday, 09:00am to 3:30pm.

Working at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our LearnNL academy to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the MyJobScotland career hub. North Lanarkshire Council are happy to talk flexible working; we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Notes on application process: Do not submit CVs in place of the application form. To be considered, you must submit an application form.

Additional Information

• Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats (e.g., Large Print, Braille, Audio). To request an alternative pack please phone 01698 403151.
• The following link contains Easy Read documents to help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL
• We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
• We have adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria.
• North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. If you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, subject to meeting essential criteria.
• The Plan for North Lanarkshire emphasises Fair Work principles, including voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security.

*For all casual/sessional roles, 12.1% of hourly rate is paid for annual leave including public holidays, with payments indicated separately on payslip.

We welcome applications from all; we are Disability Confident and support flexible working arrangements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are happy to talk flexible working arrangements.