Overview
Internal applicants must apply via MySelf. An opportunity is available within St Lucy’s Primary School, Language & Communication Unit (LCSC) North Lanarkshire Council, to assist children who have additional support needs. As a Learning Assistant (Universal) you will work with children to support them in their school environment.
There is also 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 part of the role. You may be involved in classroom duties such as preparing classwork and materials, setting up and operating teaching aids, recording programmes and reprographic work.
PVG Scheme membership is required prior to commencing in this role. There are both permanent and temporary posts available.
Responsibilities
- Care for children and assist with personal hygiene where required.
- Maintain stocks of hygiene sundries as necessary.
- Receive and depart children daily; provide messenger or escort duties as needed.
- Support classroom activities: prepare classwork/materials, set up and operate teaching aids, record programmes, and perform reprographic work.
Qualifications & Experience
- Recent experience working with children in a voluntary capacity or in a school setting is essential.
- Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Willingness to undertake specific NHS or Education training as required.
- Experience of working with children/young people who have additional needs is desirable.
Post Details
- One permanent post – 25 hours per week.
- Three temporary posts – 20 hours per week (temporary posts until December 2026).
- All posts will work Monday to Friday between 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Benefits & Additional Information
North Lanarkshire Council offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing, finances and family benefits. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, with a wide range of additional benefits available. There is a learning and development framework through the LearnNL academy to support career development.
Flexible working options are available; North Lanarkshire Council operates a Smarter Working Policy. For alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio) please request an Application Pack by contacting 01698 403151. Easy Read documents explaining the selection process are available. Please note we do not accept CVs in place of the application form; CV submissions will be disregarded.
Other
North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria. We also support Armed Forces personnel and provide a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans. We are committed to Keeping The Promise, and care-experienced applicants are entitled to a guaranteed interview if they meet the essential criteria.
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