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Learning Assistant - DGA13464 | Dumfries and Galloway Council | myjobscotland - Dumfries and Galloway Council - lessons

Learning Assistant - DGA13464 | Dumfries and Galloway Council | myjobscotland with Dumfries and Galloway Council in lessons is a people-focused role involving work to job Description Learning Assistant (Fixed Term) Dumfries High School £19,039.45 - £20,216.90 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Assistant based within Dumfries Learning Town and based within Dumfries High School for 17.25 hours per week.

Responsibilities: The advert points to work within other settings for the duration of this appointment, The post holder will help them take part in lessons, encourage independence (even with personal care), support them in learning new skills, and help them make friends, Most importantly, the post holder will help make sure they feel safe, happy, and ready to learn, and support children and young people with additional support needs to help them to overcome barriers to their learning and be able to reach their full potential either in Learning Centres or mainstream classes, with emphasis on safe, respectful support.

Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring standard Grade General, National 4) or equivalent, including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent and experience of working with children and/or young people and Experience of working with children/young people with additional support needs, would be advantageous.

Employment details: A willingness to undertake training will be required, as part of induction and professional development programmes This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

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Learning Assistant DGA13464 | Dumfries and Galloway Council | myjobscotland

Salary and benefits

£19,039.45 - £20,216.90 per year

Location details

lessons

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