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Falkirk Council; Shieldhill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG scheme cost covered

Job summary

Falkirk Council is recruiting a Support for Learning Assistant (Advanced) for Shieldhill Primary School. You will support class teachers and other staff to enhance experiences and achievement for learners, including those with additional support needs.

You will work 27.5 hours per week during term time, Monday to Friday 9am-3pm (with a half-hour lunch). The post is temporary until April 2027, and PVG scheme membership cost will be met for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential.
• Role involves supporting children with recognised additional support needs.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and be flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for class teachers, Enhanced Provision Teachers, and early years professionals.
• Support learners to enhance experiences and achievement.
• Assist with supervision, safety, care and wellbeing of children.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Support for learners with additional/s

Job description

Support for Learning Assistant (Advanced) - FLK14631

Falkirk Council are looking to recruit a Support for Learning Assistant for Shieldhill Primary School. You will provide support for class teachers, Enhanced Provision Teachers, early years professionals and children to enhance experiences and achievement for our learners. You will also undertake a range of support activities with regard to general supervision, safety, care and well-being of the children.

Good communication skills are essential and the role will require you to supporting children with recognised additional support needs. You should enjoy working as part of a team and be flexible in your approach.

You will work 27.5 hours per week on a term time basis. Your working pattern will be Monday to Friday 9am-3pm (half hour lunch).

This post is temporary until April 2027 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.