Support for Learning Assistant

Support for Learning Assistant 

Full-Time; Permanent; Term-Time Only Position 

£21,208- £23,701 FTE

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Support for Learning Assistant to join our Senior School Support for Learning Department from August 2021. The Support for Learning Assistant is responsible for providing learning support in the Heriot’s Senior School, both within the classroom and for wider activities involving pupils.

The Support for Learning Department at Heriot’s has seen significant development in recent years and enjoys an excellent reputation, which reaches beyond the School itself. The Department currently consists of the Head of Support for Learning, Junior & Senior School Support for Learning Coordinators and a small team of full and part time SfL teachers. The school also benefits from a part-time Educational Psychologist. 

The successful candidate will be joining a high achieving and successful department and other teams of staff who are dedicated to providing the best for all our young people. They will have a patient 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.

Hours: 8.00am – 4.30pm; Mondays to Thursday and 8.00am – 4.00pm; Friday (37 hours per week) – term-time only.

Salary: Please note that for the first year, the actual salary for this role will be £18,164- £20,307 (pro-rata based on term-time only contract)

Working for Heriot’s

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of our school, so distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded our school. 

Our staff survey in 2019 revealed that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer, which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (37 days minimum)

• Generous pension scheme

• Family friendly policies

• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development

• Travel to work schemes

• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)

• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, which is committed to upholding the ethos of our school and, as an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply:

Full details of the positions and how to apply are available on the Vacancies section of the Heriot’s website

Closing Date for Applications is Noon on Friday 22nd October 2021

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463