Job Description
Advert
Learning Assistant (Fixed Term)
Stranraer Academy
£10,611.34 - £11,266.67
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Stranraer Academy is a large dynamic school at the heart of the local community. We are looking to appoint a Learning Assistant in our Aird unit for pupils with severe and complex needs on a fixed term basis to complement our strong Additional Support for Learning faculty.
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Stranraer Academy is a modern six-year comprehensive, non-denominational Secondary school, serving the area of Wigtownshire (Rhins of Galloway) and is one of fifteen secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway. The current school roll is around 1000.
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We are seeking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistant with the desired personal qualities and skills to support learners in the school’s Aird Severe & Complex Needs unit. You will be required to support pupils with additional support needs to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential.
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You will be required to work 16.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year. This is a fixed term post up to 18/08/2026. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.
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The successful candidates must be educated to SCQF Level 4 (e.g. Standard Grade General, National 4) or equivalent, including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent and experience of working with children and/or young people. A willingness to undertake training will be required.
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Experience of working with children/young people with additional support needs would be advantageous and a willingness to undertake training will be required. The successful candidate for the post will be expected to support pupils with a range of additional support needs, including personal care, learning needs and engagement, medical diagnosis, social and emotional needs. You will be responsible for providing support with health and wellbeing. It would be useful if you have had some training in Adverse Childhood Experiences and nurture, but this is not essential. You should have experience of working with young people and be committed to supporting, encouraging and including all children in achieving their potential, working on the duties as outlined within the job description.
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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 exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
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This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, 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.
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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.
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Interviews will be held on 7th August 2025.
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For further information please contact Jamie Farquhar, Head Teacher by email: gw08officestranraer@ea.dumgal.sch.uk