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Ref no:
STR06220
Published:
06/12/2022
Closes:
20/12/2022
Location:
Wallace High School, Ochil House, Airthrey Road, Stirling, FK9 5HW
Salary:
£16,621 - £17,466 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
30 hours per week

Job Description

Ochil House is a department for pupils with additional support needs, many with complex health care requirements, within Wallace High School. The role of the Support for Learning Assistant (SLA) is to provide compassionate and quality support to children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) within the department of Ochil House. SLAs are responsible for the personal care needs of pupils and, under the direction of the principal (or class) teacher, assist pupils with specific learning activities to follow instructions and organise their work. When required, SLAs will provide supervision for pupils outwith the classroom for example, corridors, dining area, during PE (including assisting with changing in the swimming pool) and organised school trips, college, etc.

Requirements

You will have a pleasant manner and a proven capacity to establish positive relationships with children and young people. Experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs and an interest in their development is essential. The succesful 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 invited to complete the application 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, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
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