Pupil Support Assistant 1 (13.5hpw) (Fixed Term until 02 July 2026), Portree Primary School - HGH198

Highland Council; Portree; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Portree is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant 1. This role entails supporting learning and teaching within the curriculum and assisting the personal development of pupils with additional support needs. The position involves 13.5 hours of work per week and will cover for maternity leave until July 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online and must be committed to equality and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and teaching within the curriculum.
• Assist in the personal development of pupils with additional support needs.

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Pupil Support Assistant 1
Location: Portree Primary School
Hours: 13.5 hours per week
Duration: Maternity Cover until 02 July 2026
Salary: £8,591 - £9,409 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: David MacLean Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To support learning and teaching within the curriculum and the personal development of pupils with additional support needs.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.