Learning Support Workers - Bell's Brae Primary School - SIC08081

Living & Working in Shetland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Shetland is looking for Learning Support Workers to assist in the education and management of children with additional support needs at Bell's Brae Primary School. This part-time role requires flexible hours and a strong commitment to children's educational welfare, working closely with teachers and therapists. Ideal candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills, patience, and an empathy-driven approach.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid holiday during school holidays

Qualifications

• Must join the PVG Scheme.
• Ability to work with children with additional support needs.
• Caring and supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and educating children with additional support needs.
• Work alongside teachers with specific guidance.
• Follow individual education programmes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Education

Qualified or Unqualified Learning Support Worker

Job description

Learning Support Workers - Bell's Brae Primary School - SIC08081

Learning Support Workers - Bell's Brae Primary School - SIC08081

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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.

Bell's Brae Primary School is a non-denominational school located in central Lerwick. It consists of a Primary, an Early Learning and Childcare Setting and an ASN department. The school catchment area is from Frakkafield encompassing the majority of Lerwick, excluding Sound. There is currently a total of 300 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by Mrs Julia McGinlay, Head Teacher and 3 Depute Head Teachers. The current staffing complement is 21 teachers assisted by support staff, as required, to meet school demands. Further information can be found on the school’s website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/bellsbraeprimary/

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
• 4 x Permanent Part Time posts for 30.0 Hours per Week , 39.00 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
• This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
• 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 Bell's Brae Primary School, Gilbertson Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0QJ

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Gail McCulloch - Depute Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595743720 or email: [e-mail]

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

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