Support for Learning Assistant
3 weeks ago
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:
• 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.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Support for Learning Assistant to join our busy whole school Support for Learning Department from August 2024.
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, a small team of full and part time SfL teachers and one assistant. The school also benefits from a part-time Educational Psychologist.
The Support for Learning Assistant is responsible for providing learning support in the Junior and Senior schools – both within the classroom and for wider activities involving pupils.
Please see attached job description.
You will hold the following skills and experiences
- Knowledge and understanding of additional support needs and interventions
- Previous demonstrable experience in a similar role supporting individual pupils with learning and/or physical needs
- Appropriate academic qualifications that would enable successful support as a reader and scribe
- Additional qualifications relevant to the role would be advantageous though not essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal and listening skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Competent in use of technology, Microsoft Office, Google etc
- Highly empathic and patient
- Proactive and intuitive
- Flexible and resilient to cope with the demands of role
Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople 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 candidateswill be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.
Please note that parking is not available on our campus
George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applicationsfrom all sections of the community.
George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity numberSC011463
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