Support for Learning Assistant at Stirling Council Career Site

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

22988.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Learning, Childcare, Additional Support Needs, Medical Needs Support, Communication, Organisational Skills, Partnership Working, Patient, Innovative

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026 Contract Type: Temporary until 27th December 2026 Salary: £22,536 - £22,988 Hours: 30 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support for Learning Assistant to become a valued member of our nursery team, within Cornton Nursery. You will be fully involved in the life and work of the nursery, providing invaluable support and helping to contribute towards high quality early learning & childcare. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed individuals with experience of working with children of different ages and abilities, including those with specific additional support including medical needs. You will work within an enthusiastic and hard-working team to create enriching experiences for children. You will be a reliable, patient and innovative individual, who will work effectively in partnership with others. In addition, you will have good communication and organisational skills, a positive and solution focused attitude, and show a commitment to ongoing professional development. 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 [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/ixfb3hvj/sla_je04_01022019_3095.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] 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/ [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

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality early learning and childcare support within a nursery team. Contribute to creating enriching experiences for children of various ages and abilities.