Support for Learning Assistant bei Stirling Council

Closing Date: 18/09/2025
Contract Type: Temporary until April 2026
Salary: £17,370 - £17,720 
Hours: 27 hours 30 minutes weekly

McLaren High School is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland, on the southern edge of Callander—an easy commute from the Central Belt, just 25 minutes from Stirling and 45 minutes from Glasgow.

At McLaren High School, we are committed to excellence in education and the holistic development of our young people. With a team of highly professional teaching and support staff, we set high expectations for our pupils, working in partnership with parents to challenge, support, and inspire them. Our school community is built on the core values of Inclusivity, Community, Kindness, and Growth, ensuring that every pupil is empowered to succeed, develop confidence, and become a responsible global citizen. These commitments were recognised when we were named Scottish Secondary School of the Year 2024 by the Sunday Times Parent Power List.

We have a team of SLA’s, co-ordinated by the Principal Teacher Support for Learning, who work closely with the class Teachers to support pupils with their learning. 

We are seeking an additional SLA to join the team on a temporary basis. If you are enthusiastic, self organised and passionate about making a difference to young people, supporting them to grow and achieve their potential then we would love to receive your application.

You will primarily work with pupils in S1-3 either within the classroom or through small group / one to one support in our support for Learning Hub.   

This post is 27.5 hours per week, working in line with the school day and we are happy to consider other part time hours.

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.

Support for Learning Assistant Job Description

Additional Salary Information

Stirling Information

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