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Support for Learning Assistant at Stirling… · Gartmore
Job Description
Support for Learning Assistant
Location: Gartmore, Scotland, United Kingdom
Closing Date: 15/09/2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 25th June 2027
Salary: £11,770 - £12,281
Hours: 18 hours per week
Gartmore Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, nurturing, motivated and organised Support for Learning Assistant. Working as part of the Support for Learning team, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs through planned activities, delivered in class, in small groups and on an individual basis, including outdoor learning, to promote attainment and inclusion. You will also supervise and support pupils during break time and lunchtime, promoting positive relationships and wellbeing through a restorative approach.
Our school is committed to inclusion and provides a supportive, nurturing environment for learners and staff. You will be a positive team member within a friendly and forward-thinking staff team.
18 hours a week, Monday - Wednesday with a daily 30 minute break.
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.
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