Support for Learning Assistant - Deanston Primary School 102555 - 491781

Stirling Council; Deanston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave & holidays

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay

Carers Leave

Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development

Cycle to Work

Lift share

Car Lease Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Deanston Primary School in Deanston invites applications for a temporary Support for Learning Assistant post, working Thursday and Friday mornings. The role reports to the Head Teacher and focuses on building positive relationships, supporting wellbeing and inclusion, and helping pupils engage in learning.

You will work with teaching staff on pupil progress and planning; PVG check will be required. First Aid and neurodiversity understanding desirable.

Qualifications

• Competency with Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Relate well to children with an inclusive, nurturing approach.
• First Aid training and understanding of neurodiversity desirable.
• PVG for Children check required if shortlisted.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive supporting relationships with children.
• Support physical, social and mental wellbeing needs.
• Promote the school's inclusive ethos.
• Assist pupils to engage in learning through individual, group or whole class activities.
• Provide pupil support during lunch and playtimes.
• Liaise with teaching staff regarding pupil progress and planning.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Inclusive approach

First Aid

Neurodiversity awareness

Job description

Applicants are invited to apply for a temporary Support for Learning Assistant post based at Deanston Primary School on Thursday/Friday mornings.

The post-holder will report directly to the Head Teacher.

Duties will include developing positive supporting relationships with children; supporting physical, social and mental wellbeing needs; promoting the school's inclusive ethos; assisting children to engage in learning through individual, group or whole class activities; providing pupil support during lunch and playtimes; and liaising with teaching staff regarding pupil progress and planning.

You must have achieved competency with Literacy and Numeracy skills; have good organisational and communication skills; be able to work flexibly as part of a team; relate well to children and have an inclusive, nurturing approach to working with young people. Having First Aid training and an understanding of neurodiversity are also desirable for this post.

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.

SLA Grade 4 JD

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