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Ref no:
CNS06055
Published:
27/02/2026
Closes:
16/03/2026
Location:
Castlebay Community School, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Barra, HS9 5XD
Salary:
£25,096 - £26,054 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
15 hours per week

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Support for Learning Assistant, Castlebay School (9835)
15 hours per week, Term time, Maternity Cover
£10,174 - £10,562 per annum, inclusive of £1,023 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will be required to provide support for children and young people with additional support needs (ASN). Duties will include assisting teaching staff to meet education, personal care and welfare needs; undertaking playground/lunchtime supervision; supporting the inclusion of all pupils in the settings; supporting health and well-being and follow the Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach.

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).

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade. This post is for the duration of the maternity leave of the current postholder.

It is vital you read the attached job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

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

Closing Date: Monday 16 March 2026

  • Disability Confident Employer - Employer
  • Scottish Living Wage