Learning Support Worker - Thurso

We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Learning Support Worker based at our Thurso campus to play a key role in empowering students to thrive—academically, personally, and emotionally. ...

A college + university like no other  

With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.   

 

Position: Are you passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment?  We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Learning Support Worker based at our Thurso campus to play a key role in empowering students to thrive—academically, personally, and emotionally.  You’ll be the first point of contact for learners with additional needs, helping identify the right support and guiding them with empathy and expertise throughout their education journey.

 

Responsibilities: As a key player in our Student Services Team, you'll be at the heart of delivering a learner-focused support service. From coordinating learning support and providing tailored guidance to championing mental health and wellbeing, you’ll help create an inclusive and empowering environment for our students. 

 

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will have SCQF Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in an appropriate area, demonstrable knowledge and successful experience of delivering high quality student services and an understanding of safeguarding procedures. 

 

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

 

Salary:                        £28,453 - £29,753 per annum

Location:                    Thurso 

Working Hours:         35 hours per week, Permanent Contract

Closing Date:             25th July 2025, 12 noon 

Interviews:                 Expected to be 5th and 6th August 2025

 

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 

·          Cycle to Work Scheme

·          £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

 

To Apply: If you think you’re the right candidate for this exciting opportunity please download the pack from our website or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk for the full job description and application form.

 

In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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