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Ref no:
ORK10064
Published:
17/02/2026
Closes:
01/03/2026
Location:
Glaitness School, Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RP
Salary:
£29,148 - £31,009 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
20.5 hours per week

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Glaitness Primary School

Support for Learning Assistant (3 Posts)

1 x 10 hours per week, Term Time

1 x 18 hours per week, Term Time

1 x 20.5 hours per week, Term Time

Temporary up to 2 July 2026

£29,148 - £29,732 / £30,389 - £31,009 pro rata

£15.97 - £16.29 / £16.65 - £16.99 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

Suitable candidates are sought for the above vacancies of Support for Learning Assistant at Glaitness Primary school. As a member of the school team you will be expected to work with pupils, colleagues and parents.

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.

To be appointed at Grade D:

You should have a good general standard education, including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy, and will be required to achieve an SCQF level 5 qualification, e.g., SVQ2, NC or PDA relevant to additional support for learning within 3 years of taking up post.

To be appointed at Grade E:

You should hold an SCQF level 5 qualification, e.g., SVQ2, NC or PDA relevant to additional support for learning.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Ingrid Rendall, Head Teacher, on 01856 873648 or e-mail: ingrid.rendall@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 1 March 2026

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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