Support for Learning Assistant - Balfron Primary School

Job Description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary Support for Learning Assistant (19.5 hours per week over 3 mornings/lunchtimes) within Balfron Primary beginning August 2025 – June 2026.

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed individuals with experience of working with children of different ages and abilities, including those with specific support or medical needs.

We are looking for someone who is hard-working, patient with a positive and solution focused attitude. A commitment to ongoing professional development is also important.

If you feel you have the qualities and experiences to join our support team, we would be very interested in hearing 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.

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.

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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 where the role allows. 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

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