Support for Learning Assistant, Burray Primary School

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Support for Learning Assistant

Burray Primary School

15 hours per week

Temporary to 2 July 2027

£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 to to support and enrich the learning of children and young

people with additional support needs.

We require candidates to have experience in working with young people and to be committed to supporting, encouraging and including all children in achieving their potential.

You should have a good general standard education including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy.

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 a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place from 23 November 2026 and interviews taking place from 24 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Catherine Mackenzie at catherine.mackenzie@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 731208.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

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.