Support for Learning Assistant (Adv)

Job Advert

Falkirk Council’s Inclusion and Wellbeing Service are seeking to recruit experienced Support for Learning Assistants who are highly skilled practitioners and committed to delivering the very best experiences for our children and young people. 

The post being recruited to is:

• Inclusion & Wellbeing Service (1 Post – 30 Hrs – Temporary)
• Based at the Inclusion and Wellbeing Service (Currently Bog Road Industrial Estate, planned to move to Dawson Campus by August 2026)

The key policy document for Falkirk Schools is Learning to Achieve.  This was co-created by head teachers, teachers, early year’s practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners. 

It sets out clearly our aims for all learners.

Successful applicants will:

• hold an appropriate qualification. 
• have significant experience in supporting children and young people who have a range of Social, Emotional and Behavioural needs.
• be willing to work across the service to support both primary and secondary aged pupils.
• be already trained in MAYBO or be willing to undertake the training.

You will work 30 hours per week on a term time basis.

This post is temporary until June 2027 due to service requirement.

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend a formal interview, focussing on your knowledge of GIRFEC and social/emotional needs.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.