Learning Support Worker - Sound Primary School - SIC08093

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

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution in Shetland as a Learning Support Worker, contributing to the education and management of children with additional support needs. Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists, and enjoy a flexible working environment in a beautiful archipelago setting.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Reimbursed interview expenses within Shetland

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional support needs.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and therapists.
• Commitment to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and education of children with additional support needs.
• Work with individual children based on individualized education programmes.
• Collaborate with professionals like Speech Therapists and Child Psychologists.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Empathy

Education

Qualified or 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 either within a department or within a mainstream class. They may 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, which all staff working with the child/young person follow. This may involve collaborating with professionals and therapists such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Child Psychologists.

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

Sound Primary School is a non-denominational school located in the Sound area of Lerwick, providing education from nursery to Primary 7. The school currently has 1 nursery session per day and 11 primary classes. Staff includes 22 teachers (including Class teachers, Nursery teachers, Support for Learning Teachers, and Specialist Teachers), as well as nursery staff, clerical staff, support staff, supervisors, auxiliaries, crossing patrol assistants, and a janitor. The school is managed by a Head Teacher, Mrs. Ann-Marie Angus, and two Depute Head Teachers. Further information can be found on the school's website at http://www.sound.shetland.sch.uk/school/ or on our school blog at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/website/.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F/G.
• Please note that this job is not Career Graded. A successful candidate will be employed as either a Qualified or Unqualified Learning Support Worker. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed to determine if they meet the person specification criteria for the qualified or unqualified role. This will influence the salary/rate of pay and the duties expected. The Job Profile documents at the end of this advert describe both roles in more detail.
• The rate of pay shown includes a Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour.
• This is a permanent part-time position, 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, plus 6.24 weeks (pro-rata) paid holiday during school holidays.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo an update prior to a formal employment offer.
• This vacancy does not meet UK visa sponsorship rules. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
• No relocation package is available for this post.
• Interview expenses within Shetland will be reimbursed.
• We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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

This post is based at Sound Primary School, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details, contact: Ann-Marie Angus, Head Teacher, at 01595 744982 or via email at [e-mail]

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

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles, known for its wildlife, natural beauty, rich culture, and vibrant society. The islands boast a diverse economy, excellent work/life balance, and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Learn more about:

Living and working in Shetland

The Shetland Islands Council