Support for Learning Assistant 101199

Stirling Council; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Stirling is seeking a Support for Learning Assistant to join their Nursery team. This temporary 20-hour position involves working Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm until August 2026. Candidates should have experience working with children with varying needs, and be enthusiastic and nurturing. The role includes providing opportunities for learning through play in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Incremental progression opportunities

Paid Paternity Leave

Access to Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children including those with additional or medical needs.
• Must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children.

Responsibilities

• Provide child-centered opportunities and experiences for children to learn through play.
• Work within a team to support the nursery environment.

Skills

Experience with children of different ages and abilities

Nurturing and committed attitude

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a valued member of our Nursery team, within Allans Nursery, working as a Support for Learning Assistant.

This is a temporary positions for 20 hours, which will be Monday to Friday 9.30am-1.30pm. The contract will be until August 2026.

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic, nurturing and committed individuals who have experience working with children of different ages and abilities, including those with additional or medical needs.

You will work within an enthusiastic and hardworking team to provide child centred opportunities, experiences and spaces for children to learn through play.

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.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development