UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Classroom Assistant
| Reference no. | NWH CA ST01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £25,360 per annum |
| Duration | Term-Time position, Fixed Term until June 2025 |
| Working hours | 35 hours per week, 2 x part-time posts may be considered |
| Location | Stornoway |
| Closing Date | 12pm, Wednesday 4th December 2024 |
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 Auxiliary, to be based at our Stornoway 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.
Benefits of working for us:
- 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
- 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
- Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
- Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
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
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.