At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and assist with children's learning activities in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join Argyll and Bute Council, an award-winning organisation dedicated to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave, and discounts on gym memberships.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience and skills.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, just a passion for helping children learn.
The predicted salary is between 22180 - 27108 £ per year.
Service: Education
As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. We are committed to making the council the place to have a great career by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive.
To assist in providing administrative, practical and organisational support in the school and also to support the learning activities of children. Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute.
We offer various benefits to support you, such as:
- 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
We embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees regarding how they work. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
If you are planning to relocate to Argyll and Bute, our Housing Services Team can offer support to help find affordable housing. Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
This post is temporary until 2nd July 2027. This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children. The salary shown is the full-time equivalent salary; the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked. This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s Third Tier Manager.
We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.
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Argyll and Bute Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and various benefits including a pension scheme and discounts on gym memberships. Our commitment to flexible working arrangements and career growth opportunities ensures that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the beautiful communities of Argyll and Bute.