Support for Learning Assistant - Drymen Primary School - 102128 - 480435

Are you a nurturing, motivated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in children's lives? Drymen Primary School is seeking a dedicated Support Learning Assistant to join our close-knit staff team.

In this role, you will work directly with children who have a range of Additional Support Needs (ASN), helping them reach their full potential in a positive, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Targeted Support: Work closely with pupils to help them achieve their individual learning targets.
• Relationship Building: Develop positive, trusting, and supportive relationships with children to boost their confidence and engagement.
• Daily Supervision: Supervise and assist children throughout the school day, ensuring their safety, well-being, and personal needs are met.
• Resource Preparation: Under the guidance of the class teacher, prepare creative classroom resources and activities that enrich the learning experience.

What We Are Looking For:

• A naturally nurturing, patient, and empathetic approach.
• High levels of motivation and a collaborative team spirit.
• A commitment to supporting children with diverse learning and emotional needs.
• Willing to be First Aid trained. 

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

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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