Learning Assistant (Universal)(Part Time)(Term Time)

Job Details

• Ref: 470090
• Published: 05/05/2026
• Closes: 19/05/2026
• Location: Westfield Primary School, Westfield Drive, Cumbernauld, G68 9HJ
• Salary: £26,991 - £28,283 per year pro rata
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Position Type: Part Time
• Hours: 25 hours per week

Job Description

An opportunity is available within Westfield Primary School, Cumbernauld, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], to assist children who have additional support needs. As a Learning Assistant (Universal) you will work with children 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.

Requirements

• Recent experience working with children on a voluntary capacity or in a school situation is essential
• Good communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Willingness to undertake specific NHS or Education training as required
• Experience of working with children/young people who have additional needs is desirable
• Prior to commencing, you must become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member

Work Pattern

25 Hours per week: Monday to Friday - 9.00am until 3.00pm

Working Here

If you're considering a career with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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 (pro rata for part-time), and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. 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. We also offer guaranteed interviews for service leavers, spouses, reservists, veterans, and care-experienced people.

How to Apply

Apply via the myjobscotland website. Internal applicants must apply via MYSELF. CVs are not accepted. Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats by calling [contact hidden].