Closing Date: 09 September 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 25 June 2027
Salary: £17,982 - £18,343
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Dunblane Primary School are seeking a dedicated Support for Learning Assistant who possesses the empathy, patience, and adaptability necessary to foster an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver targeted learning interventions, implement positive behaviour strategies, and provide tailored academic or physical assistance to students with diverse additional support needs.
Key Characteristics Required:
- Adaptability: Overcomes stressful situations and responds dynamically to evolving classroom environments.
- Collaboration: Partners effectively with teachers, parents, and external specialists.
- Inclusivity: Commits to helping students of all abilities reach their full potential.
- Patience: Maintains a calm, encouraging presence to build strong student relationships.
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
Additional Salary Information
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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/
- 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
Skills Required
- Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme for Children (PVG)
- Empathy, patience, and adaptability when supporting pupils
- Ability to collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and external specialists
- Commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupils of all abilities
- Ability to implement positive behaviour strategies and targeted learning interventions
What We Do
Stirling Council is the local government authority for Stirling and surrounding communities in central Scotland. It provides public information and services to approximately 94,330 residents, as well as supporting local businesses and visitors. The council manages civic responsibilities across a scenic, historic area and provides public services for its communities.
