Classroom Assistant ELC - ARB15921
Argyll And Bute Council
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Job description from Argyll And Bute Council
Job Description
Service: Education
\nClosing Date: Friday 25th April 2025
Classroom Assistant ELC, Kilmartin Primary Pre Five Unit
\nArgyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. 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. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And 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. Join us to make a difference.
\nClassroom Assistant required for 2 hours per day to assist with lunch times at Kilmartin ELC. Must be SSSC registered and hold a health and hygiene certificate, or willing to register with SSSC and agree to work towards achieving the qualifications required for the job you do.
\nOur employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.
\nWe care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
\nLearn more here https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/jobs-and-careers/working-us
\nArgyll 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.
Applicants should note that:-- \n
- This post is not suitable for job sharing. \n
- This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children. \n
- The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post. \n
- The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked, on a term time basis. \n
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
\nIf you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:
\n- \n
- Karen Lupton Garcia, Head Teacher \n
- Telephone: 01546 510293 \n
- Email: Karen.Luptongarcia@argyll-bute.gov.uk \n
- Reference: ARB15921/021872 \n
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
\nPlease also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
\nWe encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.

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Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
What Argyll And Bute Council employees say about their job
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Best thing
Set shift pattern. Good team. Very little stress.
Worst thing
Inequality. No training to progress up the ladder.
Port operative at Argyll And Bute Council, January 2021
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