Learning Support Worker - Scalloway Primary School - SIC07974

Shetland Islands Council; Scalloway; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job description

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To support the care, welfare and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines.

A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department, within a mainstream class or within an early learning and childcare (ELC) setting. They may be asked to work alongside, or with specific guidance from, any teacher within a school. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme (IEP). This programme is followed by all staff working with the child/young person and may involve working with other professionals and therapists e.g. Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Educational Psychologist, members of the Educational Outreach Service, etc.

Specific tasks of the Learning Support Worker will be:

• To work effectively as a member of the staff team;
• To promote and value each child and support their inclusion and welfare;
• To support the delivery of a quality curriculum in a mainstream setting where a child/young person is included;
• To interact effectively, enthusiastically and appropriately with children/young people to meet their individual education and care needs including assisting with feeding, toileting and personal hygiene tasks;
• To follow instructions regarding the implementation of individual education programmes (IEP);

This post is based at Scalloway Primary School, a non-denominational school located in the village of Scalloway, 7 miles from the main town of Lerwick. The school's catchment area includes Scalloway, Trondra and the Tingwall Valley as far north as Griesta.

There are 7 classes in the Primary Department and a large Early Years and Childcare Department (delivering up to 30 hours per week). There are currently a total of 175 pupils on the school and ELC roll combined. Secondary education for years S1-S6 is provided at the Anderson High School in Lerwick. The school canteen is onsite providing hot and cold meals daily.

Adjacent to the Primary School and ELC are Hame fae Hame (Childcare provision) and the Health Centre. The school makes use of the Games hall and swimming pool facilities which are situated next door.

The school is managed by the Head Teacher (Mrs Morag Fox) and two Principal Teachers. The current teaching staff comprises of 5 full-time class teachers and 2 job-shares. PE, Art and Music are provided by peripatetic specialists with a range of instrumental instruction timetabled for P5-7 pupils. Further support is provided by our Support for Learning teachers where appropriate. A team of Learning Support Workers complement the role of the SfL teachers to meet the needs of all of our pupils.

Further information can be found on the school's website/blog at http://www.scalloway.shetland.sch.uk/.

Additional Information

• 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. This would determine the salary/rate of pay, as well as what duties would be expected of the post holder during their employment. The Job Profile documents at the end of this advertisement describe the qualified and unqualified roles in more detail.
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 24.0 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 check prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
• If you require UK visa sponsorship please state this in your application. We will assess your suitability for the role and whether the vacancy is likely to meet the criteria for UK visa sponsorship.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post.
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland.
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited.
• We are happy to talk flexible working.

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Morag Fox, Head Teacher on 01595 743777 or e-mail [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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