Support for Learning Assistant - Gargunnock Primary School 102077

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Support for Learning Assistant to join the team at Gargunnock Primary School. As a Support for Learning Assistant, you will work as part of the school team to support children and young people in their learning, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential. You will provide support to individual pupils and small groups, working closely with teaching staff to promote inclusion, engagement and positive learning experiences. The successful candidate will: •    Have experience of working with children and young people. •    Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. •    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers. •    Show patience, flexibility and a commitment to supporting learners with a range of needs. •    Be able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative when required. The role may involve supporting pupils with additional support needs, assisting with learning activities, promoting independence and contributing to the wider life of the school. You should have a caring and supportive approach and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is temporary until June 2027 and is subject to the needs of the service. If you are passionate about helping children succeed and would like to make a positive contribution to our school community, we would welcome your application. 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