Pupil Support Assistant 1 (27.5 hpw), Dunvegan Primary School, Isle of Skye

Closing Date: 26/01/2026

Location: Dunvegan Primary School, Colbost, Dunvegan, Isle Of Skye, IV55 8GU

Salary: £17,500 - £19,167 annually

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part-Time

Hours: 27.5 per week

Job Description

Position Title: Pupil Support Assistant 1

Location: Dunvegan Primary School

Hours: 27.5 per week

Contract Duration: Permanent

Salary: £17,500 - £19,167 per year

Salary placement will generally be at the initial point of the scale.

Contact Information: Samantha Muir Tel: 01470 521307 Email: samantha.muir@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To assist in learning and teaching within the curriculum and support the personal development of pupils with additional support needs.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council recognizes that diversity enhances creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, reflecting the communities we serve, and particularly encourage applications from candidates who may be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the position.

Before confirming an appointment, successful candidates must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Shortlisted candidates will typically be contacted via email, unless stated otherwise. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

This role is classified as regulated. Therefore, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be needed based on your nationality and recent residency. This check is required if you do not meet both of the following conditions:

You must be a national of the UK or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.

You must not have lived or worked in any country outside the UK or those listed above for three months or more, while aged 18 or over, in the past five years.

Note that obtaining the Overseas Criminal Record Check is your responsibility, and you must cover any related costs.

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