Learning Support Worker - Sandwick Junior High School - SIC08039

Living & Working in Shetland; Sandwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Learning Support Worker for Sandwick Junior High School. This role involves assisting children with additional support needs and collaborating with various professionals. The position is permanent part-time, offering 30 hours a week and includes a Distant Islands Allowance. Candidates must provide references and join the PVG Scheme. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Flexible working options

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Assist in managing and educating children with additional support needs.
• Follow individualized education programmes.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in a department or mainstream class.
• Collaborate with professionals like Speech and Occupational Therapists.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Learning Support Worker - Sandwick Junior High School - SIC08039

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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 work with any child or group of children within a department or mainstream class, following individualised education programmes and collaborating with professionals 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 below.

Sandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Sandwick, Shetland, offering early years provision and out-of-school care. The school serves around 200 pupils from the South Mainland area, with classes from S1 to S4, and is managed by a Head Teacher, Depute Head Teachers, and other senior staff.

The school features extensive grounds, active pupil councils, and a supportive Parent and Carer Council.

**Additional Information**

• The grade of this post is F/G.
• This is not a Career Graded position; candidates will be assessed as Qualified or Unqualified Learning Support Workers, affecting salary and duties.
• The pay rate includes a Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour.
• This is a permanent part-time role, 30 hours/week, 39 weeks/year plus 6.24 weeks paid holiday during school holidays.
• Applicants must join or update the PVG Scheme before employment.
• This vacancy does not qualify for UK visa sponsorship; only apply if you do not require sponsorship.
• No relocation package is available.
• Interview expenses within Shetland will be reimbursed.
• Flexible working options are available.

Applicants must provide two references not related to them.

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

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

If you have a disability preventing online application, call 01595 744032.

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