Support for Learning Assistant - Bannockburn High School - 101993 - 470692

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at our secondary specialist provision in Bannockburn High School, which opened in August 2023. Our specialist provision currently meets the needs of autistic young people and those young people with more complex additional support needs.  We are seeking to appoint 5 permanent Support for Learning Assistants (SLAs) who will work for 27.5 hours per week during term-time as phase II of our new build is due to be completed after the summer break.    The successful candidates will have experience in supporting children and young people. Knowledge of autism and appropriate support strategies is desirable. The successful candidates will be kind, flexible, supportive, understanding and able to listen and respond appropriately to young people. They will be a valued part of a team, working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to provide an appropriate environment, learning and support to meet the holistic needs of our young people.  The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.  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 ~ Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service  ~ Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave  ~ Access to Health & Wellbeing support  ~ Cycle to Work Scheme  ~ Lift share Scheme  ~ Car Lease Scheme  ~ Technology Benefit Scheme