Support for Learning Assistant, Burray Primary School - ORK10925

Orkney Islands Council, Burray Village, Orkney Islands

Support for Learning Assistant, Burray Primary School - ORK10925

£20,001 - £30,000

Orkney Islands Council, Burray Village, Orkney Islands

  • Part time
  • Temporary

Posted today, 5 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: 22-11-2026 (In 17 days)

Job ref: ORK10925

Location ref: Burray Village, Orkney Islands

Full Job Description

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Support for Learning Assistant

Burray Primary School

15 hours per week

Temporary to 2 July 2027

£29,257 - £29,476 pro rata

£16.03 - £16.15 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to to support and enrich the learning of children and young

people with additional support needs.

We require candidates to have experience in working with young people and to be committed to supporting, encouraging and including all children in achieving their potential.

You should have a good general standard education including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 23 November 2026 and interviews taking place from 24 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Catherine Mackenzie at catherine.mackenzie@orkney.gov.uk or on .

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/support-for-learning-assistant-burray-primary-school-127693018

About this company

Orkney Islands Council

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Forget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.