Support for Learning Assistant - Dunblane Primary School - 102432 - 486829

Stirling Council; Dunblane; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working (where role allows)

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Carers Leave

Job summary

Dunblane Primary School invites applications for a Support for Learning Assistant to help create an inclusive, nurturing classroom. You will work with teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions, support pupils with diverse additional support needs, and assist with adapting activities to individual learning styles.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative school community, with PVG checks required and a commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learning in classroom settings.
• Ability to deliver targeted learning interventions.
• Tailored academic or physical assistance to pupils with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff to deliver targeted learning interventions.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies in the classroom.
• Provide tailored academic or physical support to pupils with diverse needs.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Patience

Job description

Dunblane Primary School are seeking a dedicated Support for Learning Assistant who possesses the empathy, patience, and adaptability necessary to foster an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver targeted learning interventions, implement positive behaviour strategies, and provide tailored academic or physical assistance to students with diverse additional support needs.

Key Characteristics Required:

• Adaptability: Overcomes stressful situations and responds dynamically to evolving classroom environments.
• Collaboration: Partners effectively with teachers, parents, and external specialists.
• Inclusivity: Commits to helping students of all abilities reach their full potential.
• Patience: Maintains a calm, encouraging presence to build strong student relationships.

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.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

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