Learning Support Worker - Anderson High School - SIC08337

Shetland Islands Council; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a Learning Support Worker to assist children with additional support needs at Anderson High School. The role includes working both in departments and mainstream classes, supporting children under the guidance of teachers. This permanent part-time position offers 30 hours per week, and the successful applicant will need to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Competitive pay includes a Distant Islands Allowance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in the management and education of children with additional support needs.
• Experience working alongside teachers and various professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASN under guidance from teachers.
• Follow individual education programmes for students.
• Collaborate with therapists and other professionals.

Job description

Job Description

To assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).

A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department or within a mainstream class. They may be asked to work alongside and with specific guidance from any teacher within a School. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme. This programme is followed by all staff working with the child / young person and may involve working with professionals and therapists e.g. Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Child Psychologist, etc.

Anderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with our associated primary schools of Bell's Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle and Foula attend the school for up to six years. The school also serves all pupils in Shetland for S5 and S6, except for those attending Brae High School.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• The grade of this post is F/G
• Please note that this job is not Career Graded. What this means is that a successful candidate would be employed as either a Qualified or Unqualified Learning Support Worker. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed to determine whether they meet the person specification criteria of the qualified or unqualified Learning Support Worker role.
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 30.0 Hours per Week , 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.

We are happy to talk flexible working. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Robin Calder, Head Teacher - 01595808008 - [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.