Learning and Care Assistant

Curve Style; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dundee is seeking education support staff to assist teachers and provide high-quality care for children and young people with additional support needs. Candidates should possess a PDA ESQ qualification (or equivalent) and be willing to undergo training for complex healthcare needs. This is a temporary position with various hours available until April 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or young people with complex support needs.
• Willingness to train in complex healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support class teachers in providing high standards of care.
• Help design educational programmes for children with additional support needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Empathy

Calmness under pressure

Education

PDA ESQ qualification or equivalent (SCQF level 6)

Job description

Job Description

Based in one of Dundee schools, you will work full or part time, various hours per week on a temporary basis until April 2026. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Phil Smith by email.

Requirements

You will have PDA ESQ qualification or equivalent (at SCQF level 6 or above – e.g. NC Early Education and Childcare; SVQ3 Social Care).

Responsibilities

You will assist and support class teachers in the provision of a high standard of care and a comprehensive educational programme designed to meet the physical and developmental requirements of children and young people with additional support needs. These needs can arise from: the learning environment; medical and/or disability issues; familial circumstances; social and emotional issues.

The Individual

You will have experience of working with children and/or young people with complex and additional support needs. You will be trained, or willing to be trained, in complex healthcare needs. You will have good communication skills and the ability to be an effective team member who can assist and support class teachers. You will be able to provide a high standard of care for children and young people, remain calm in challenging situations, and be empathetic, flexible and reliable. This post is considered regulated work with children and/or protected adults, under the protection of vulnerable groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Education