UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Class Support Curriculum - Pathways for Learning & Supported Learning (Maternity Cover)

Reference no.NWH CS SY 01
Salary range £25,875 - £27,432 per annum, pro-rata. Plus Islands Allowance
DurationFixed term until May 2026 for maternity cover
Working hours17.5 hours per week across 3 days
LocationStornoway
Closing Date12 noon, Friday 14th November 2025

Position: We are seeking a Class Support Curriculum (Maternity cover) to be based at our Stornoway campus.

Responsibilities: The post holder will be responsible for working within the Learning Support team to provide ongoing support to learners with disabilities and or additional support needs on a 1-1 basis, including reader/scribe/support for assignments, assessments, and examinations necessary for learners.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will have an HNC level qualification or hold HNC units and be able to demonstrate having worked in a role where you can show empathy and understanding.  The suitable candidates will have excellent communication and IT skills and be able to adapt their communication style/approach to support a variety of situations/student needs.

Benefits of working for us: 

  • 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
  • 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland 
  • Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
  • Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme

 

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack below or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk 

If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.