At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Castleview Primary School, dedicated to high-quality education and care.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, especially those with additional support needs, is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a valued member of our school team, within Castleview Primary School, working as a Support for Learning Assistant. We have two posts available. These are temporary positions for 20 hours 45 minutes a week, which will be Monday to Thursday working 10:00 – 2:00 and a Friday 9.30 – 2.15. The contract will be until June 2027.
You will be fully involved in the life and work of this happy and busy additional support needs school setting, providing an invaluable contribution towards high quality care and education of children with severe and complex additional support needs. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed individuals with good experience of working with children, ideally including those with additional support needs. Your background may be from early years, primary or secondary settings or you may have other relevant experience.
You will work within an enthusiastic and hard-working team to support children with learning opportunities that are part of a high quality, child-centred education. You will be a reliable, patient and innovative individual, who will be an effective team member. In addition, you will have good communication and organisational skills, a positive and solution focused attitude, and show commitment to ongoing professional development.
Significant training will be provided to ensure that the successful candidate can effectively and confidently support the severe and complex additional support needs of our young people, this will include training on key medical interventions from NHS colleagues. If you wish to join our dedicated, hard-working team, we would be very interested in receiving an 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, 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.
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 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.
Support for Learning Assistant - Castleview Primary School - 102232 - 478490 employer: Stirling Council
Castleview Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional support needs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from significant training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a generous leave policy, all while being part of a dedicated team committed to high-quality education. Located in Stirling, the school fosters a collaborative culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
