Support for Learning Assistant, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK09721

Posting date:	04 September 2025
Salary:	£29,010.00 to £30,871.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 September 2025
Location:	Kirkwall, KW15 1QN
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Orkney Islands Council
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	ORK09721

Summary

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Kirkwall Grammar School

Support for Learning Assistant

26 hours per week, Term Time

Temporary to 19 December 2025

£29,010 - £29,594 / £30,251 - £30,871 pro rata

£15.90 - £16.22 / £16.58 - £16.92 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:

You should have a good general standard education including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy and there is a requirement to achieve a SCQF level 5 qualification - e.g. SVQ2, NC or PDA in relevant subject area within 3 years of taking up post.

To be appointed at grade E:

You should have a good general standard education including evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy and hold a SCQF level 5 qualification - e.g. SVQ2, NC or PDA in 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 21 September 2025

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

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