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Learning Assistant (ASN) - NLC5
Permanent, 27.5 hour per week
An exciting opportunity is available within Woodlands Park High School, North Lanarkshire Council to assist children who have additional support needs.
As a 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.
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.
Work Pattern - Monday - Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm - 15 minute & 45 minute break each day
You will receive 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays.
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.
We have adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our 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 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. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.
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