Job Description
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 a permanent Support for Learning Assistant (SLA) who will work for 13.75 hours a week, during term-time.
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 the young people.
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)
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. 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 utmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
* Biennial incremental progression until the top of your payscale is reached
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit this link.
* 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
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