Pupil Support Teacher - ARB18863

Argyll and Bute Council; Oban; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships and leis

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth

Flexible first approach to work

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council in Oban is seeking a Pupil Support Teacher to join the Inclusion and Equality team. The base school will be in Oban, with duties across the Oban and Lorn area to support children with diverse needs.

The role focuses on targeted interventions, collaboration with school staff and families, and contributing to inclusive education. PVG membership is required and interviews are planned for 30th November 2026.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted intervention and support for pupils needing help with learning, wellbeing, literacy, numeracy, or engagement.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, pastoral staff, families and external agencies to promote inclusive practice.
• Support development of inclusive practice through training, coaching and team teaching where appropriate.

Job description

Pupil Support Teacher - Oban and Lorn 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 looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Peripatetic Pupil Support Teacher to join our Inclusion and Equality team within the Oban and Lorn area. The base school will be in Oban, but you will be asked to work across the Oban and Lorn area to support children with a range of needs.

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 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:

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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,

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.

Interviews will be held on Monday 30

th November 2026.

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:

Alice Chapman, Area Principal Teacher Inclusion and Equality

Telephone: [phone]

Email:

[e-mail]

Reference:

ARB18863

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