April 17, 2019
The Government of Gibraltar invites applications for supply position for the post of Special Needs Learning Support Assistant (SNLSA). Applicants must, by virtue of their citizenship, be entitled to take up employment in Gibraltar and are, or on employment will be, resident in Gibraltar.
Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE passes at grades A, B or C, one of which must be in English Language, or an equivalent or higher qualification.
The salary for the post is £19,665 per annum (pro-rata).
Further particulars of the post may be obtained from the Human Resources Department (Tel No. 20071911) at the address below and on the Government of Gibraltar website at www.gibraltar.gov.gi
Application forms may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, 82-86 Harbour’s Walk, New Harbours, Rosia Road, Gibraltar or the abovementioned website. Applications must be handed in or received by the Human Resources Manager, together with all relevant original certificates at the above address, by no later than 3.00 pm on Friday 3 May 2019.
Link to PSC Application form :
Link to Vetting form:
https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/new/sites/default/files/press/2019/Official%20Notices/Vet%202018_0.pdf
DEPARTMENT: Education
POST: Special Needs Learning Support Assistant
BASED AT: Schools, College, Special School, LSFs and Nurseries and Out-reach/In-reach schools and other Educational Institutions
RESPONSIBLE TO: Headteacher or delegated representative
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director of Education; delegated to Headteacher
To assist and support teachers with the learning and welfare needs of pupils, with SEN and/or nursery children on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
As identified through the programmed planning process and under the direction, supervision of a teacher, when a student cannot, or should not, perform the following activities independently, the Special Needs Learning Support Assistant will, as required:
When a student is unable to self-regulate his or her behaviour, the Special Needs Learning Support Assistants will, under the direction and supervision of the teacher, support the implementation of identified behaviour management programmes and generally assist and support the teacher to:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
CRITERIA | ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE |
Qualifications and Training: |
4 GCSE’s at grades A, B or C, one of which must be English Language. Willingness to participate in other development and training opportunities. |
GCSE Mathematics at grades A, B or C (as one of the 4). |
Experience: | Relevant work experience in a similar background. |
Experience of working with children with SEN or Nursery. Basic understanding of child development and learning. |
Knowledge and Skills: |
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities. Ability to effectively use ICT to support learning, or to undertake training to do so. |
Understanding of First Aid procedures. Good numeracy skills. |
Personal Qualities: |
A positive interest in working with children. Able to work as part of a team. Adaptability. Ability to work calmly and with patience to build positive relationships with both students and teachers. |