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Ref no:
ORK10608
Published:
06/08/2026
Closes:
16/08/2026
Location:
Hope Primary School, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2TN
Salary:
£29,257 - £29,476 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
15 hours per week

Advert

Support for Learning Assistant

Hope Primary School

1 x 15 hours per week

1 x 12 hours per week

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.

The working pattern is negotiable. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is 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.

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 on 23.59 Sunday 16 August 2026 with shortlisting 17 August 2026 and interviews taking place from 24 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Catherine Mackenzie, Head Teacher via catherine.mackenzie@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 831217.

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.

 

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