Support for Learning Assistant - Bannockburn Nursery 102465 - 491746

Stirling Council; Bannockburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working where role allows

LGPS pension scheme

Sick pay (up to 6 months full)

Carers Leave

Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development

Cycle to Work

Lift share

Car Lease

Technology Benefit Scheme

Job summary

The Stirling Council Bannockburn Nursery is seeking a nurturing and organised Support for Learning Assistant. You will support children, including those with additional needs, in small groups or one-to-one, promoting equity and inclusion in indoor and outdoor settings.

Applicants should be reliable, patient and compassionate with strong communication and organisational skills. A PVG check is required if progressed to interview, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable, nurturing and patient.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in small groups and one-to-one.
• Facilitate indoor and outdoor learning to promote equity and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Be an effective team member within the nursery.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Patience

Reliability

Nurturing

Compassionate

Job description

Bannockburn Nursery seeks to appoint a nurturing, motivated and organised Support for Learning Assistant.

We are a rights respecting nursery and are committed to inclusion and the provision of a supportive, nurturing environment for learners and staff. You will be fully involved in the life and work of the nursery, providing valuable support as you contribute towards high quality early learning & childcare. You will work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with children, families and early year colleagues.

Working as part of our nursery, you will support children with a range of additional needs, in small groups and on an individual basis, including indoor and outdoor learning, to promote equity and inclusion.

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed individuals that are reliable, nurturing, compassionate and patient. In addition, you will have good communication and organisational skills, be a positive and solution focused and show a commitment to ongoing professional development.

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 Description

Additional Salary Information

Stirling Information

The Benefits

• 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
• 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