Learning Assistant

Overview

Buchlyvie Primary school is looking for a Support for Learning Assistant. The successful candidate will have the necessary skills and competencies to work effectively to support children in school. You will work within a passionate and motivated team to create a stimulating, high quality environment for children. We are looking for someone who is nurturing and creative. You will be highly motivated, with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

The role involves supporting learning and development for children in school and contributing to a positive, engaging classroom environment. Collaboration with colleagues to support children’s needs and to maintain a stimulating setting.

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. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

This is a part-time, term time permanent post working 15 hours per week - Wednesday to Friday 9.00am until 3.15pm.

• 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
• 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