Support for Learning Assistant, St Andrews Primary School - ORK10845

Orkney Islands Council; Toab; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a Support for Learning Assistant for St Andrews Primary School. The role runs 17.5 hours per week during term time and is permanent. Salary ranges from £29,257 to £29,476 pro rata, equivalently £16.03 to £16.15 per hour.

The post reports to the Head Teacher and requires Level 2 PVG disclosure. Working pattern is Monday to Friday, with flexible working considered where possible.

Qualifications

• Must have the required qualifications, experience and skills as detailed in the attached job profile.

Responsibilities

• The purpose of this role is to support and enrich the learning of children and young people with additional support needs.

Job description

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Support for Learning Assistant

St Andrews Primary School

17.5 hours per week, Term Time

Permanent

£29,257 - £29,476 pro rata
£16.03 - £16.15 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is support and enrich the learning of children and young people with additional support needs.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 1 November 2026 with shortlisting and interviews taking place from 2 November 2026.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.