Learning Assistants work collaboratively as a member of the school team or specialist educational service under the supervision of the Head Teacher or designated manager. Their role is to promote effective learning, teaching, personal development, health, and well-being, creating an atmosphere of achievement.

They provide support to teachers to facilitate the effective and efficient use of resources, aiming to raise attainment in the classroom. Learning Assistants contribute to raising achievement and assist in the supervision, safety, and care of pupils, including those with additional support needs arising from behavioral, learning, sensory, physical impairments, or family circumstances.

Learning Assistants work with pupils individually or in groups across various settings, requiring flexibility depending on the school's needs.

Additional Information

You can view the application pack below, which contains the job profile outlining the skills, experience, and knowledge required. The pack also includes our recruitment privacy notice and general information about Clackmannanshire Council.

Clackmannanshire Council is promoting the “Get into Care for Adult Care” recruitment campaign. Further documents are available below, which are not related to this specific job.

We welcome applications from everyone and value workforce diversity. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, fostering a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We especially encourage applications from ethnic minority groups, currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Our flexible hybrid working approach allows attendance at the office as needed to meet business requirements and foster team and stakeholder relationships. The exact working pattern will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Clackmannanshire Council is a living wage accredited employer.

This position involves Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. You will be required to join or update your PVG Scheme membership before a formal job offer.