Support for Learning Assistant, Shapinsay Primary School - ORK10587

Orkney Islands Council, Balfour, Orkney Islands

Support for Learning Assistant, Shapinsay Primary School - ORK10587

£20,001 - £30,000

Orkney Islands Council, Balfour, Orkney Islands

  • Part time
  • Permanent

Posted 2 days ago, 15 Jul | Get your application in today.

Closing date: 09-08-2026 (In 23 days)

Job ref: ORK10587

Location ref: Balfour, Orkney Islands

Full Job Description

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Support for Learning Assistant
Shapinsay Primary School
10 hours per week
Permanent

£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 work as part of a team 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 Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 9 August 2026 with shortlisting and interviews taking place from 17 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Emma Clements at emma.clements@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-shapinsay-primary-school-127109270

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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.