Learning Support Assistant (Supply)

Salary £13.55

Location Edinburgh

Hours

This is a , Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

We are currently seeking a Supply Learning Support Assistant to join us on an ad hoc basis.

The Role

You will support the coordination and delivery of the learning and care of children and/or young people with a range of visual impairments and additional complex needs in different learning environments by providing a safe and high-quality environment in which children and/or young people will thrive.

You will work collaboratively with the multi-professional team within the learning and care provision and colleagues across Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

The experience and skills you need to have:

Essential

Hold a PDA qualification or equivalent
You are a member of the PVG scheme (paid for by Sight Scotland)
You will have a 6 month probation period
Take part in learning and development activity relevant to your post including Manual Handling, CALM, epilepsy awareness, gastro feeding and any other relevant necessary training.

That you participate in all other staff training and development and maintain your own professional development
You will wear the appropriate PPE in accordance with current guidance for the role, including wearing of face masks, gloves and aprons.
Be respectful and diplomatic at all times when dealing with others.
Be aware of equality and diversity issues through curricular activity, in line with Sight Scotland policies and procedures
Demonstrate professionalism, positivity and integrity in line with Sight Scotland values.
Contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategic improvement plan.
Comply with and support all organisational policies and procedures, including Child Protection, Data Protection and confidentiality, Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities.
Participate in and deliver learning and development activity within the provision and wider organisation.
Protect and enhance the good reputation of the organisation at all times.

This job profile is not exhaustive. The duties of the post holder may be reviewed from time to time and the employee may be called upon to work in other locations within Sight Scotland.

Desirable

Have a basic knowledge of IT
Are First Aid Trained
Have previous experience of working with children with a visual impairment
Have previous experience of working with children with a range of additional support needs
Have previous experience of working in a school setting
Have a Driving Licence and a willingness to undertake training to drive the School’s minibuses

About us

For more than 230 years we've been supporting and empowering people with sight loss to live fulfilling lives. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to do more. We will build on our rich history to create an organisation which is prepared for the future, and ready to respond to the needs of people impacted by vision loss.

Our vision is bold. We want to be at the leading edge of positive societal change by:
•   Investing our funds in the support that makes the biggest difference
•   Putting our community at the heart of what we do
•   Campaigning for change
•   Accelerating prevention and treatment of eye conditions
•   Fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and learning

We're determined that no-one should face sight loss alone. We're committed to improving, diversifying and growing our services to make sure we can reach many more people with sight loss - when and where they need us.

Our organisational values - Transform, Unite and Thrive - underpin all the work we do at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.