Location: Orchard Primary School, Castlehill Road, ML2 0LB
Salary: £24,984 - £26,223 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 25 hours per week
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity is available within Orchard Primary School, North Lanarkshire Council, to assist children with additional support needs.
As a Learning Assistant (Universal), you will work with children to support them in their school environment. Responsibilities include caring for children, assisting with personal hygiene, maintaining hygiene sundries stocks, managing daily reception and departure, and escort duties. You may also prepare classwork, operate teaching aids, record programs, and handle reprographics.
Requirements
* Recent experience working with children voluntarily or in a school setting is essential.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
* Willingness to undertake NHS or Education training as needed.
* Experience with children/young people with additional needs is desirable.
Note: Prior to starting, you must become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Work Pattern and Benefits
This is a temporary position until 26/06/2026.
North Lanarkshire Council offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 27 days of annual leave, 6 public holidays, and access to learning and development through our Learning Academy, LearnNL.
*Casual/sessional roles receive 12.1% of hourly rate for annual leave and public holidays, paid separately on payslips.*
Equality and Support
We are a Disability Confident Leader and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria. We support service personnel, veterans, and their families with guaranteed interviews if they meet the criteria. We are committed to #KeepingThePromise, supporting care-experienced individuals through guaranteed interviews.
Additional Information
North Lanarkshire aims to be a vibrant place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit. We promote Fair Work principles to enhance creativity, potential, and productivity.
Alternative application formats are available by calling 01698 403151. Please note, we only accept application forms, not CVs. The application process details can be found via the provided link.
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