Classroom Assistant
1 month ago
About us: With over 600 staff, 19 campuses, and circa 9000 students, UHI North, West and Hebrides, a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, covers an area larger than Wales and encompasses more than 40% of Scotland’s coastline. As Scotland’s newest college, we are at the forefront of pioneering distinctive and sustainable learning, research, and knowledge exchange for our country’s rural and island communities, with national and international reach.
Position: We are seeking a Classroom Assistant, to be based at our Fort William campus.
Responsibilities: The post holder will be responsible for working within the Learning Support team to provide ongoing support to learners with disabilities and or additional support needs on a 1-1 basis, including reader/scribe/support for assignments, assessments, and examinations necessary for learners.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will have an HNC level qualification or hold HNC units, and be able to demonstrate having worked in a role where you can show empathy and understanding. The suitable candidates will have excellent communication and IT skills, and be able to adapt their communication style/approach to support a variety of situations/student needs.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: £23,860 per annum, pro rata
Location: Fort William
Working Hours: 5 hours per week, Fixed term (term time contract)
Closing Date: 15th August 2024, 12 noon
Post Ref: NWH CA FW 01
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
