Overview
Service: Education
Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
ASN Assistant within the Helensburgh Area, these hours are located within Hermitage Primary School.
Argyll and Bute is one of Scotlands most stunning areas. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues can have a great career, with competitive benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture. Join us to make a difference.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated ASN assistant to join our team within Hermitage Primary School. You will work in a team to deliver care and support to children with a range of additional support needs. DAYS OF WORKING CAN BE FLEXIBLE for the suitable candidate.
Our employees contribute to both day-to-day life and the longer-term future of Argyll and Bute. We offer a flexible approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.
This post is temporary until 01 July 2026.
Responsibilities
* Deliver care and support to children with a range of additional support needs as part of a school team.
* Work flexibly to meet the needs of the school and learners within available hours.
Qualifications
* Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children (required).
* Rehabilitation of Offenders Act considerations apply as per policy.
* This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis; see secondment guidance for details.
Benefits and Policy
* Competitive salary (full-time equivalent; actual salary paid pro rata for hours worked, on a term-time basis).
* 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.
* Flexible first approach to work arrangements where possible, while ensuring service quality.
More Information
To apply for this vacancy, please click the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you require clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description, you should speak with the recruiting manager:
* Gemma Houston, Head Teacher
* Telephone: 01436 672949
* Email: gemma.houston@argyll-bute.gov.uk
* Reference: ARB16847
Please note: You cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager; applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button above. We do not accept CVs—only applications submitted via the Apply Now button.
Equality and diversity: We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society we serve. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued.
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