Support for Learning Assistant - Wallace High School - 102087 - 474416

Wallace High School is a vibrant, comprehensive school, which is committed to the provision of the highest standards of educational provision for each, and every, young person through effective learning and teaching and a robust pupil support system and a desire and expectation to ensure the highest standards in all aspects of school life.

As a support for learning assistant (SLA) you will be providing teacher and pupil support to enhance pupil attainment, achievement, and engagement. As required, SLAs will also undertake a wide range of whole school support activities and pupil support with regards to the general supervision, safety, care and wellbeing of the pupils which may include covering the medical and care & welfare needs of young learners. You may also be required to carry out administrative tasks from time to time.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, and you should enjoy working as part of a team. You should have some experience of working with children, ideally in an educational setting. Successful candidates must undertake training in Manual Handling and First Aid.

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