Pupil Support Teachers

Argyll and Bute Council; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking Pupil Support Teachers for John Logie Baird Primary School in Helensburgh. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career growth. The role involves working with students requiring additional support and contributing to their educational development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experienced teachers with Primary registration are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in additional support needs is desired.
• Ability to work with a class in the Learning Centre required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for a class of pupils in the Learning Centre.
• Assist in promoting the learning and development of students.
• Work under the direction of the Head Teacher.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Education

Primary registration with GTCS

Job description

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Pupil Support Teacher

Ref No

ARB16256

Published

29/05/2025

Closes

12/06/2025

Location:

John Logie Baird PrimarySchool Winston Road Helensburgh, G84 9EP

Salary

£40,305 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type

Permanent

Position Type

Full Time

Hours

35 hours per week

Service: Education

Closing Date: Thursday 12th June 2025

Pupil Support Teacher for Helensburgh Area. Post holder will be initially based in John Logie Baird Primary School.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of skilled and committed Pupil Support Teachers in the Helensburgh area. Experienced teachers, who have Primary registration with the GTCS, with experience and expertise in additional support needs are encouraged to apply for this post which will be based in the Learning Centre at John Logie Baird Primary.

The successful candidate, under the direction of the Head Teacher, will have responsibility for a class of pupils in the Learning Centre.

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.

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 https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/jobs-and-careers/working-us

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 is not suitable for job share.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• "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."
  
  

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Job Description

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:

• Alison Currie, Education Support Officer
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email:
• Reference: ARB16256/005538
  
  

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education

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