This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at our secondary specialist provision Bluebell House which is sited within the grounds of Bannockburn High School. Bluebell House currently meets the needs of autistic young people and those young people with more complex additional support needs. We are seeking to appoint an Support for Learning Assistant (SLA) who will work for 27.5 hours per week during term-time to cover a Maternity Leave of Absence.

The successful candidate will have experience in supporting children and young people. Knowledge of autism and appropriate support strategies is desirable. The successful candidate 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.

This post is temporary until 26 June 2026. Should you wish an informal chat please contact Rachael McIlwraith Principal Teacher ASN using (01786) 813519.

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.

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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

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