Support for Learning Assistant - Balfron Primary School - 102172 - 477802

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary Support for Learning Assistant (25 hours per week) within Balfron Primary beginning August 2026 – June 2027. 

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed candidates with experience of supporting individual children. 

We are looking for someone who is hard-working, patient with a positive and solution focused attitude. A commitment to ongoing professional development is also important along with some understanding of nurturing approaches and positive relationship strategies 

If you feel you have the qualities and experiences to join our support team, we would be very interested in hearing from you. 

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. 

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 
• 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