INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
NLC4 (26,-£27,)(Pro-Rata)
An exciting opportunity is available within Caldervale High School Cluster, North Lanarkshire Council to assist children who have additional support needs.
This opportunity will be based initially within Hilltop Primary School.
Cluster based Learning Assistants may be deployed to support children at any school within the Cluster area, on a peripatetic basis as determined by the needs of the pupils.
The schools within the Caldervale High School Cluster are:
Caldervale High School
Calderbank Primary School
Chapelhall Primary School
Clarkston Primary School
Glengowan Primary School
Hilltop Primary School
Plain Primary School
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.
Work Patterns:
25 hour post - Monday to Friday - 9.00am until 3.00pm
18 hour post - Monday to Thursday - 9.30am to 2.00pm
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