Learning Assistant, Castlebay School CNS

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Support for Learning Assistant, Castlebay School (2815)
22.5 hours per week, Term time, Fixed term to 27 June 2027
£15,745 - £16,347 per annum, inclusive of £1,534 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will be required to provide support for children and young people with additional support needs (ASN). Duties will include assisting teaching staff to meet education, personal care and welfare needs; undertaking playground/lunchtime supervision; supporting the inclusion of all pupils in the settings; supporting health and well-being and follow the Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach.

You must have: experience of working with children, as a parent or in a voluntary or professional capacity; an understanding of the basic needs of children; the ability to co-operate with others and work effectively as a member of a team; a patient, cheerful personality with a flexible, open and caring approach.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot).

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date:
Monday 7 September 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

It is vital that you download and read all of the attached documents to this advert before completing an application form.

Guidance Notes for Applicants will explain our recruitment process and how to complete key information on your application so that you have the best chance of showcasing your skills and experience.

Job Description and Person Specification must be read in order to complete the ‘Experience’ part of the application. You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as Copilot and ChatGPT, may be used to support your application preparation, for example by generating ideas or checking spelling and grammar. However, all application responses must be your own work and accurately reflect your knowledge, skills and abilities, experience, qualifications, and achievements.

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Neach-cuideachaidh Taic do Ionnsachadh, Sgoil Bhagh a’ Chaisteil (9238)
27.5 uairean gach seachdain, tron teirm, ùine cuingealaichte gu 27 Ògmhios 2027
£19,243 - £15,745 gach bliadhna, a’ gabhail a-steach £1,534 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach gach bliadhna

Feumaidh an neach a thèid fhastadh taic a thoirt do chloinn agus do dhaoine òga le feumalachdan taice a bharrachd (ASN). Bidh na dleastanasan a’ gabhail a-steach a bhith a’ cuideachadh luchd-teagaisg gus feumalachdan foghlaim, cùram pearsanta agus soirbheis a choileanadh; a’ cumail sùil air clann san raon-cluiche / aig amannan-lòin; a’ toirt taic do dh’ion-ghabhaltas na cloinne gu lèir; a’ cur taic ri slàinte is sunnd na cloinne agus a’ leantainn stiùireadh Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC).

Feumaidh na leanas a bhith agad: eòlas ann a bhith ag obair le clann, mar phàrant no gu saor- thoileach no gu proifeiseanta; tuigse air feumalachdan bunaiteach cloinne; comas obrachaidh còmhla ri daoine eile agus comas obrachaidh gu h-èifeachdach mar phàirt de…