Family Learning Assistant - Lairdsland Primary

Please note that salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours. This position is temporary.

Nurture, family learning and supporting and engaging families continues to be a key priority for the Council.

The Family Learning Assistant will work as part of a school locality. The successful candidate will support schools to deliver key nurture and family learning projects that can bring families into the school community and aim to support parents to engage in their child's learning,

The role will involve raising awareness of support and services available within schools and the local community, as well as becoming a supportive point of contact for children, parents and carers., Council is committed to ensuring the safety of vulnerable people and our recruitment process is designed to support this. The preferred candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme., The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee's final salary.

Candidates must have a strong knowledge of child development including attachment theory, nurture principles and play approaches and have proven experience of working with multi-agency partners.

Candidates should be enthusiastic and articulate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.