Support for Learning Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking organization for a Support for Learning Assistant. This role involves nurturing and supporting children with additional needs in a vibrant nursery setting. Ideal candidates will possess compassion, patience, and the ability to foster positive relationships with children and families. The position offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave policies, and ongoing professional development opportunities. If you are dedicated to making a difference in children's lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Carers Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional support needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support children with varied additional support needs.
• Work effectively as part of a team in an early learning environment.

Skills

Support for Learning

Compassion

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registration with Scottish Social Services Council

Job description

Job Description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support for Learning Assistant to join Hillview Nursery. The position is 10 hours per week.

Candidates should have the skills, knowledge, and experience of supporting children with varied additional support needs within a busy early learning and childcare setting.

You will be nurturing, understanding, compassionate, and patient, as well as dedicated and enthusiastic, to meet the needs of individual children.

You will work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with staff, children, families, and professionals from external agencies. Prior knowledge and experience of supporting children with additional support needs is desirable.

The successful candidate will need to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Job Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern. If you need flexibility to complete your role, just let us know, and we will do our utmost to help you balance your career and personal life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme