Classroom Assistant ELC

Argyll & Bute Council; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant to support the Early Level team at Kilmodan Primary School. This part-time, temporary role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, the council provides a supportive work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance. Join a vibrant community dedicated to education and personal growth, and help shape the future of Argyll and Bute's children.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for learning and career growth

Responsibilities

• Support the Early Level teacher and practitioners in a rural setting.
• Assist in creating a positive learning environment for children.

Job description

Location: Kilmodan Primary Pre Five Unit, Kilmodan Primary School, Glendaruel, By Dunoon, PA22 3AE

Salary: £24,198 - £24,600 per year (pro rata)

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 23rd May 2025

Classroom Assistant ELC, Kilmodan Primary Pre Five Unit

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. We are committed to making the council a great place to have a career, 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 a committed and enthusiastic ELC support assistant to work alongside our practitioner and Early Level teacher in our small, rural setting.

This post will commence in August 2025.

Our employees make a positive impact in the day-to-day life and the future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits, including 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, flexible approach to work, accommodating requests from employees on how they work where possible.

We care about our people and the environment, and we have many initiatives to support these values, including employee recognition schemes and environmental policies.

Argyll and Bute Council recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance for wellbeing and productivity. We will consider flexible working requests carefully, aiming for positive outcomes while maintaining service quality.

This is a temporary post until 30 June 2026.

Applicants should note that:

• This post is not suitable for job sharing.
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership is required for working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• The salary is full-time equivalent; actual salary will be pro-rated for hours worked, on a term-time basis.
• This is a temporary position, which may be filled on a secondment basis for career development, at the discretion of the employee’s manager. Secondment applications should follow the relevant guidance.

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

For clarifications, contact the recruiting manager. Please note that applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button; direct contact with the manager is not an application method.

We do not accept CVs; only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds to promote diversity and inclusion. We aim to have a workforce that reflects the society we serve. For more information, visit our Equality & Diversity Policy.