Overview
Support for Learning Assistant, Back School (5130)
27.5 hours per week, term time, Fixed Term to 26/06/2026
£18,566 - £19,278 per annum, inclusive of £1,789 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Responsibilities
* Provide support for children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).
* Assist teaching staff to meet education, personal care and welfare needs.
* Undertake playground/lunchtime supervision.
* Support the inclusion of all pupils in the settings; support health and well-being and follow the Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience of working with children, as a parent or in a voluntary or professional capacity.
* An understanding of the basic needs of children.
* The ability to cooperate with others and work effectively as a member of a team.
* A patient, cheerful personality with a flexible, open and caring approach.
Conditions and Compliance
* This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).
* Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.
* It is vital you read the attached job description and person specification, and in your Experience statement detail how you meet each of the essential criteria asked for in the person specification.
* Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
Closing Date
Closing Date: Monday 20 October 2025
Location
Isle of Whithorn, Scotland, United Kingdom
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