ASN Assistant - ARB17197

Argyll and Bute Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK seeks a passionate ASN Assistant to work in Tayvallich Primary School. The role involves supporting children with additional needs and collaborating with a nurturing team. This temporary position offers flexibility and a commitment to inclusive education. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for career growth. Applicants should have a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives, and must be willing to undertake PVG Membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible work approach

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Interested in making a meaningful difference in children's lives.
• Commitment to working with children who have additional support needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional support needs.
• Collaborate with experienced staff to create a nurturing environment.

Skills

Passionate about inclusive education

Ability to work in a supportive team environment

Job description

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2025

ASN Assistant within the Mid-Argyll Area, these hours are located within Tayvallich Primary School.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional support needs. You will work alongside experienced and supportive staff, gain valuable experience across a range of settings, and contribute to a nurturing learning environment where every child is valued.

Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 16 December.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

These posts are temporary until 03 April 2026.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked, on a term time basis.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s Third Tier Manager. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment, please refer to the secondment guidance.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Donna Scholefield, Head Teacher
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB17197 / 036982

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.