Orkney Islands Council
Support for Learning Assistant
St Andrews Primary School
17.5 hours per week, Term Time
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 support and enrich the learning of children and young
people with additional support needs.
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 1 November 2026 with shortlisting and interviews taking place from 2 November 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Paula Peace, Head Teacher at paula.peace@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 861256 .
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.
How to apply
Applications for this role must be submitted through the official Orkney Islands Council recruitment system using the application link provided below