Learning Support Worker - Whalsay School - SIC08329

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking Learning Support Workers to assist in the management and education of children with additional support needs at Whalsay School in Shetland. Ideal candidates will have experience working with diverse learning needs and will collaborate closely with teachers. Positions available include permanent and temporary part-time roles, both offering a unique opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment in Scotland's beautiful Shetland Islands.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Support for flexible working

Interview expenses covered

Qualifications

• Experience in a supportive educational role is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with children and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the education of children with additional support needs.
• Work alongside teachers in both mainstream and specialized classes.
• Support individual education plans as directed by educational staff.

Skills

Assisting children with support needs

Collaboration with teachers

Working with professionals and therapists

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 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.

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

Whalsay School is a non-denominational school located in Symbister, Whalsay. It provides nursery, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the whole island of Whalsay. The structure of the school is a nursery setting, 4 composite primary classes and S1-4 secondary classes. There is currently a total of 164 pupils on the roll, inclusive of all phases. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and a Depute Head Teacher (job-share). The current staffing complement is 17 part-time/full time teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands.

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
• 1 x Permanent Part Time post for 20 hours per week, 39.00 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.
• 1 x Temporary Part time post for 16 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays. Temporary contract for a period of approximately 10 months
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• 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.

This post is based at Whalsay School, Symbister, Whalsay, Shetland

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

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

• Living and working in Shetland
• The Shetland Islands Council