Relief Support for Learning Assistant, Uist & Barra (3100) - CNS06498

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief Support for Learning Assistant, Uist & Barra (3100) is a role that supports children with additional support needs across mainstream classes in the Uist and Barra area. You will assist pupils with school work under the direction of the class teacher and supervise during intervals and lunch breaks.

This post requires PVG scheme membership and interviews will be held in person. The salary is £15.94 per hour, inclusive of the Distant Islands Allowance, with appointment at the first point of

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, whether as a parent, volunteer, or professional.
• Ability to cooperate with others and work effectively as part of a team.
• A patient, cheerful personality with a flexible, open and caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with schoolwork in mainstream classes.
• Supervise children during breaks and lunchtimes.
• Assist in managing children/young people with behavioural difficulties.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Relief Support for Learning Assistant, Uist & Barra (3100)
£15.94 per hour, inclusive of £1.55 Distant Islands Allowance

This post provides support for children with additional support needs. Duties include: working in mainstream classes, assisting pupils with school work, under the direction of class teacher; supervision of children at intervals and lunch breaks; assisting in the management of children and young people with behavioural difficulties.

You must have: experience of working with children, as a parent or in a voluntary or professional capacity; an understanding of the basic needs of children; the ability to co-operate with others and work effectively as a member of a team; a patient, cheerful personality with a flexible, open and caring approach.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children ( Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot ).

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 14 September 2026

Hours are on an as and when required basis. Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

Neach-cuideachadh Taic do Ionnsachadh (Faochadh), Uibhist agus Barraighh (3100)
£15.94 gach uair, a' gabhail a-steach £1.55 gach uair de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach

Tha an dreuchd seo a' cur taic ri clann le feumalachdan taice a bharrachd. Tha dleastanasan a' gabhail a-steach: ag obair ann an clasaichean prìomh shruth, a' cuideachadh sgoilearan le obair sgoile, fo stiùir neach-tegaisg a' chlas; a' cumail sùil air clann aig amannan-cluiche agus aig amannan-lòin; a' cuideachadh ann a bhith a' stiùireadh cloinne agus daoine òga aig a bheil duilgheadasan giùlain.

Feumaidh na leanas a bhith agad: eòlas air a bhith ag obair le clann, mar phàrant no gu saor-thoileach no gu proifiseanta; tuigse air feumalachdan bunaiteach cloinne; comas obrachaidh le daoine eile agus mar phàirt de sgioba; pearsantachd fhoighidneach, shunndach, le dòigh-obrach shùbailte, fhosgailte agus coibhneil.

Feumaidh tu ballrachd de Sgeama Dìon Bhuidhnean So-leònta (PVG) mar riatanas laghail a thaobh a bhith an sàs ann an obair riaghlaichte le Clann san dreuchd seo. ( Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot ).

Thèid agallamhan a chumail an làthair gu pearsanta, a' toirt cothrom dha tagraichean coinneachadh ris an sgioba agus agus beachd fhaighinn air ar àrainneachd obrach.

Ceann-latha: Diluain an 14 t-Sultain 2026

Tha tuartastal na dreuchd seo a' gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach. Thèid an neach fhastadh air a' chiad ìre den rang.

Bithibh mothachail nach eile pàirt-phàigheadh ri fhaotainn, no air a thabhann, airson na h-obrach seo.