Classroom Assistant - ARB18071, Oban

Classroom Assistant, Strath of Appin Primary School

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026

We are looking for a Classroom Assistant to support staff in providing high quality care for young children with additional needs at Strath of Appin Primary School. The role involves creating inclusive, nurturing experiences and working alongside practitioners to ensure children feel safe, valued and ready to explore their world.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in creating inclusive, nurturing experiences for children with additional needs.
• Support children to feel safe, valued and ready to explore their world.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Compassionate, flexible and committed to early learning.
• PVG membership required for working with children.
• Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Scotland) requirements.
• Salary is pro rata for hours worked on a term-time basis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunities for learning and career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Support for affordable housing for those relocating to Argyll and Bute.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We are an employer of choice committed to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.

This post is temporary until 02 July 2027.

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