Support for Learning Assistant - Stirling Inclusion Support Service - 102611 - 494842

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus 7 public hol

Hybrid office/work from home

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Stirling Council is seeking a passionate Support for Learning Assistant for the Stirling Inclusion Support Service. The role works with children and young people to improve outcomes, guided by inclusion, trauma-informed practice and close school collaboration.

The successful candidate must be PVG‑checked for Children. Applications are welcomed from diverse candidates, with flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Commitment to inclusion and equity in learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to children and young people to help them achieve the best outcomes.
• Collaborate with schools, partners and families within a trauma-informed, rights-based framework.

Skills

Inclusion focus

Support for learning

Child engagement

Job description

SLA Inclusion Grade 6 JD

Stirling Inclusion Support Service is a specialist service that works closely with schools, partners and families to improve outcomes for children and young people who present with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

The Service consists of a multi-disciplinary team that provides outreach support to schools and has three bases that offers a more intensive level of support for a small number of children and young people who require this. The Service promotes the importance of positive relationships and a trauma-informed and rights based approach, providing a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where children and young people can develop confidence, make informed decisions and achieve their full potential.

We are looking to appoint a Support for Learning Assistant who is passionate about inclusion and equity to work with our children and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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.

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