Support for Learning Assistant, Hillview Nursery (Temporary to 07 August 2025) - STR07604

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support for Learning Assistant at an early learning nursery. This role requires a compassionate and dedicated individual to support children with varied additional support needs. You will work closely with a team to create a nurturing environment, fostering positive relationships with children and their families. The position offers flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the 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

Technology Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with varied additional support needs.
• Nurturing, understanding, and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in a nursery setting.
• Establish positive relationships with staff, children, and families.

Skills

Supporting children with additional support needs

Teamwork

Communication skills

Compassion and patience

Education

Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

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.

Additional Information

The 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 with other aspects of your 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