Relief Support for Learning Assistant, Uist & Barra

This post provides support for children with additional support needs. Duties include: working in mainstream classes, assisting pupils with school work, under the direction of class teacher; supervision of children at intervals and lunch breaks; assisting in the management of children and young people with behavioural difficulties.

You must have: experience of working with children, as a parent or in a voluntary or professional capacity; an understanding of the basic needs of children; the ability to co-operate with others and work effectively as a member of a team; a patient, cheerful personality with a flexible, open and caring approach., must be read in order to complete the 'Experience' part of the application. You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.