ASN Assistant

My Council Works; Oban; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a part-time ASN Assistant in Oban. The role involves supporting children at Park Primary ELC with flexible hours of 25 per week. Successful candidates will have PVG membership, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position is temporary until July 2026 and offers a competitive pro-rata salary, along with various employee benefits and a positive work-life balance. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Applicants must have PVG Membership for working with children.
• Experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the education and support of children.
• Promote a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Childcare experience

Job description

# ASN Assistant - ELCRef no:: ARB17487Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 20/02/2026Location:: Park Primary ELC, Park Primary School, Kerrera Terrace, Oban, PA34 4SBSalary:: £25,877 - £26,735 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 25 hours per week**Service:** Education**Closing Date:**Friday 20th February 2026ASN Assistant within the Oban Area, these hours are located within Park Primary School Pre Five.Argyll 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.Our 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.We 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.Learn more here , , , , ,,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.These posts are temporary until 01 July 2026.## Applicants should note that:-* 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, on a term time basis.* The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.* 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. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment, please refer to theTo apply for this vacancy, please click on the **Apply Now** button at the top of this page.If 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:* Name: Shirley Stuart, Head Teacher* Telephone: [phone]* Email: [e-mail]* Reference: ARB17487 / 031398**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.**Please also note that we ***do not*** accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the **Apply Now** button on this page.We 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 .## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement