Support for Learning Assistant, Evie Primary School - ORK10586

Support for Learning Assistant
\n Evie Primary School
\n 15 hours per week
\n Permanent

£29,257 - £29,476 pro rata
\n £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 work 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 2 August 2026 with shortlisting and interviews taking place from 10 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Emma Jane Rendall at [email protected] or on 01856 751237.

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

\n 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.