Pupil Support Teacher - ARB18576

Argyll & Bute Council; Gartness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council invites applications for a committed Peripatetic Pupil Support Teacher to join our Inclusion & Equality team in Islay. This role supports pupils with Additional Support Needs to achieve their potential academically, socially and emotionally.

You will work collaboratively with teachers, families and external agencies, provide targeted interventions, and contribute to inclusive practice through coaching and team teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience in education and working with pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN).
• PVG membership (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted intervention and support for pupils needing ASN.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, pastoral staff, families and external agencies to ensure inclusive practice.
• Support development of inclusive practice through training, coaching and team teaching.

Job description

Service: Education

Closing Date:Friday 18th September 2026

Pupil Support Teacher - Islay Area

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 seeking a committed and compassionate Peripatetic Pupil Support Teacher to join our Inclusion & Equality team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about supporting young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

The successful candidate will provide targeted intervention and support for pupils who require additional assistance with learning, wellbeing, communication, literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation, or engagement in school life. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, pastoral staff, families, and external agencies, the Pupil Support Teacher will play a key role in ensuring inclusive practice and positive outcomes for all learners. The Pupil Support Teacher will also support the development of inclusive practice through training, coaching and team teaching, where appropriate.

This is a chance to make a difference to the lives of Argyll and Bute's children, and to expand and build on your own professional learning as part of our vision for Inclusion.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the school or the recruiting manager if they have any questions about the role.

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.

If you are planning to relocate to Argyll and Bute, our Housing Services Team can offer support to help find affordable housing. To learn more or to access this dedicated service, please email: [e-mail]

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 , Flexible and Hybrid 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.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session.

  In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with Argyll and Bute Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay. In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. A link to the guidance sheet will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

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:

• Claire Campbell, Area Principal Teacher Inclusion and Equality
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB18576

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