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Support for Learning Assistant, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK09554

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Posting date: 11 July 2025
Salary: £28,006.00 to £29,795.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 July 2025
Location: Kirkwall, KW15 1QN
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK09554

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Kirkwall Grammar School

Support for Learning Assistant

12.67 hours per week, Term Time

Permanent

£28,006 - £28,572 / £29,192 - £29,795 pro rata

£15.35 - £15.66 / £16.00 - £16.33 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

Suitable candidates are sought for the above vacancy for Support for Learning Assistant to work in Kirkwall Grammar 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:

Applicants should have a good general standard of education, including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy, and be willing to achieve an SCQF level 5 qualification, e.g., SVQ2, NC or PDA, in a relevant subject area within 3 years of appointment.

To be appointed at Grade E:

Applicants should have a good general standard of education, including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy and hold an SCQF level 5 qualification, e.g., SVQ2, NC or PDA in a relevant subject area.

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 Marie Phillips, Principal Teacher of Curriculum Support, tel: 01856 872102, or e-mail: marie.phillips@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 27 July 2025

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

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