Overview
Learning Support Teacher – The City of Edinburgh Council
Location: Preston Street Primary School, Edinburgh
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 (pro rata for part time) • Hours: 23.1 per week • Monday to Wednesday
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist advice and consultancy to classroom teachers on Support for Learning issues (e.g., inclusion, teaching/learning approaches for children with ASN).
* Work collaboratively with school management staff and ASN Outreach Service on the most appropriate ways for the school to provide support for learning.
* Liaise closely with Psychological Services and other relevant specialist agencies.
* Provide direct intervention with individuals and groups of children and young people as appropriate.
* Identify resources and develop teaching materials to promote learning in an appropriate context.
* Promote effective transitions: entry into early years classes, transfer into P1, class-to-class, and into Secondary School.
* Teach co-operatively with classroom teachers on a planned basis.
* Work collaboratively with Support for Learning Assistants on a planned basis to support children's learning.
* Maintain positive links with parents and ensure children’s views are enabled, represented, and considered in planning.
* Gather information and carry out assessment to identify learning needs of children.
* Support the Staged Intervention Process including contributing to the development of Child's Plans and CSPs.
* Prepare reports and participate in review and planning meetings as appropriate.
* Participate in, and contribute to, staff development specific to ASN; maintain a reflective CPD record to develop professional knowledge and skills.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience of teaching across a wide range of classes and sound knowledge of current trends in effective learning and teaching. Ability to identify and support children with a range of Additional Support Needs (ASN).
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required for individuals who have spent a continuous period outside the UK in the last 5 years. An unconditional offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all people feel valued, included, and able to be their best. We recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings. We offer flexible working where possible.
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Job Function & Industry
Education
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