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An exciting opportunity is available within Redburn School, North Lanarkshire to assist children who have additional support needs.

As an Additional Support Needs Assistant (ASNA) you will work with children, some of whom have needs of a severe or complex nature, to support them in their school environment.

There will also be 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 a part of the role. You may be involved in classroom related duties such as the preparation of classwork and materials, setting up and operating teaching aids, recording programmes and reprographic work.

Recent experience working with children on a voluntary capacity or in a school situation is essential, as are good communication and interpersonal relationship skills. A willingness to undertake training as required is also essential. Experience of working with children / young people who have additional needs is desirable. Qualifications in Standard grade / O-grade (or equivalent) English and Maths / Arithmetic are also desirable.

Work Pattern

8.45 until 3.30 Monday - Friday

Prior to commencing in this role you are required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays

• and a wide range of benefits available to you find out more at  work well NL.  We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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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 of the person specification / job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification / job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification / job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the  link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

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