Learning Support Worker - Sandwick Junior High School - SIC08039

Shetland Islands Council; Sandwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Shetland seeks a Learning Support Worker to assist children with additional support needs. The role involves collaboration with teachers and specialists to ensure effective learning and support for students in a nurturing environment. This permanent part-time position offers flexible working arrangements and is integral to the school's commitment to inclusive education.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Paid holidays (6.24 weeks pro rata)

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Assist in the management and education of children with additional support needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals like Speech Therapists and Child Psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual children based on their education programmes.
• Support teachers in mainstream classes.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Qualified Learning Support Worker

Unqualified Learning Support Worker

Job description

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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 within a department or a mainstream class. They may work alongside and receive guidance from any teacher within the school. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme, followed by all staff working with the child or young person, and may involve collaboration with professionals and therapists such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Child Psychologists.

More details are provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification, and Conditions of Service Summary attached at the bottom of this advert.

Sandwick Junior High School, a non-denominational school located in Sandwick in the South Mainland of Shetland, offers year-round early years provision and out-of-school care for primary pupils. The school serves the community of Sandwick and surrounding areas, with classes from S1 to S4, catering to pupils from South Mainland schools. The school roll is approximately 200 pupils. The school is managed by a Head Teacher, two Depute Head Teachers, a Principal Teacher for Pupil Support, a Principal Teacher for Additional Support Needs, and a Manager of Early Learning and Childcare and Out of School Club.

The school boasts extensive grounds providing excellent outdoor learning and play opportunities. It has active Pupil Councils in both primary and secondary departments, and a supportive, engaged Parent and Carer Council.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F/G.
• Please note that this job is not Career Graded. Successful candidates will be employed as either a Qualified or Unqualified Learning Support Worker. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed against the person specification to determine their qualification status, which will influence salary, pay rate, and duties. The Job Profile documents at the end of this advertisement detail the qualified and unqualified roles.
• The pay rate includes a Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour.
• This is a permanent part-time position, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday during school holidays.
• Preferred candidates must join or update the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before a formal offer of employment.
• This vacancy does not meet UK visa sponsorship criteria. Only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
• No relocation package is available.
• Interview expenses within Shetland will be reimbursed.
• We are open to flexible working arrangements.

During the application process, you must provide the names of two persons not related to you who can provide references.

This post is based at Sandwick Junior High School, Sandwick, Shetland.

For further details, contact: Jasmin Tulloch, Depute Head Teacher at 01595 745320 or via email at [e-mail]

If you have a disability that prevents online application, please call 01595 744032.

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