We are seeking to appoint a Teacher Additional Support for Learning for 24.5 hours per week. This post is peripatetic, and the successful candidate will teach within Penninghame Primary School and assess and work with individual pupils / groups of pupils in a variety of schools in Stewartry and West of D&G. The role includes consulting with / advising teach, liaison with partners to Children's Plans and attendance at a variety of pupil meetings., This post starts in January 2026 and is temporary up to August 2026. The post may be suitable for a Secondment and agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post. Candidates must have extended teaching experience and be able to demonstrate experience of working with pupils with an additional support need.
Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.
Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme, exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions."