Support for Learning Assistant Balfron High School - STR07334

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The position of Support for Learning Assistant requires an individual who can interact well with young people, including those with additional support needs, and colleagues across the school.  The ability to work as part of a team is essential as is demonstrating excellent organisational skills, sensitivity and patience. 

The provision of Support for Learning Assistant is coordinated by the Depute Head Teacher. The work of the Support for Learning Assistant (SLA) is managed on a day-to-day basis by the Principal Teacher ASN.  The duties associated with this post will predominantly lie in working with secondary age pupils and you will work closely with teachers to support the learning of young people.The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working with secondary pupils with additional support needs and have an excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

You 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 invited 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.

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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 upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing 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