Support for Learning Assistant, Shapinsay Primary School - ORK10587


Company:	Orkney Islands Council
Salary:	£29,257 - £29,476
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shapinsay, KW17 2DY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Support for Learning Assistant

Shapinsay Primary School

10 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.

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

The purpose of this role is to w

ork as part of a team 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 Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 9 August 2026 with shortlisting and interviews taking place from 17 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Emma Clements at emma.clements@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 711218.

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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