Classroom Assistant ELC - ARB16105

Argyll & Bute Council; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant to support young learners in a vibrant primary setting. This temporary role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, fostering their growth and development. With a commitment to a healthy work-life balance and a supportive work culture, this position invites you to contribute to a community-focused environment. Join a team that values flexibility, diversity, and personal growth while making a difference in the educational landscape.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Requires PVG membership for working with children.

Skills

PVG membership

Job description

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 23rd May 2025

Classroom Assistant ELC, Tighnabruaich Primary Pre Five Unit

About Argyll and Bute Council

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As an award-winning council, we play a vital role in the daily life and long-term future of our diverse communities. Our purpose is to make Argyll and Bute a great place to live, work, and do business. We are committed to providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic work culture so our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our region thrive. Join us to make a difference.

Our employees make good things happen. We want you to feel valued and offer benefits such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for growth. We embrace flexible working and care about our people and the environment, with initiatives supporting these values.

Learn more about our initiatives: Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy.

We support a healthy work-life balance and consider flexible work requests carefully to ensure service quality. This is a temporary post until 30 June 2026.

Applicant Notes:

• This post is not suitable for job sharing.
• Requires PVG membership for working with children.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 applies.
• Salary is full-time equivalent; actual pay is pro-rata for hours worked, on a term-time basis.
• This is a temporary post, possibly filled via secondment for career development, subject to managerial approval. Please refer to secondment guidance if applicable.

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

For questions, contact:

• Jodie Blincow, Head Teacher
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB16105

Note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button. CVs are not accepted.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds to promote diversity and inclusion. Learn more about our commitment: Equality & Diversity Policy.