Learning Support Workers - Severe & Complex - Anderson High School - SIC08496

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Scotland seeks a Learning Support Worker to assist in educating and managing children with additional support needs. The role involves collaboration with teachers and therapists, focusing on individualized education programmes. Opportunities include 3 permanent part-time roles and 2 temporary positions, all offering flexible working options. Ideal candidates should possess relevant education qualifications and experience in supporting children with diverse needs. To apply, please contact Marnie Harpe at Anderson High School, Lerwick.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid holiday during school breaks

Interview expenses covered within Shetland

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with additional support needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with teachers and therapists.
• Ability to follow individualized education programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and educating children with additional needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to provide tailored support.
• Follow individualized education programmes for specific children.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Ability to work with children

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant teaching or support qualification

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, with severe and complex additional support needs, either within the department and/or within some mainstream classes. 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 individualized 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.

Anderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with associated primary schools of Bell's Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. Pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle and Foula attend the school for up to six years. The school also serves all pupils in Shetland for S5 and S6, except for those attending Brae High School. There are extensive transport arrangements into Lerwick, and halls of residence accommodation for those pupils unable to travel each day.

In August 2024, 1028 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School. The Head Teacher is Mr Robin Calder.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is G/H
• Please note that this job is not Career Graded. This means 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 role. This will determine the salary/rate of pay, as well as the duties expected.
• Rate of pay shown is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• 3 x Permanent Part Time post for 30 hours per week.
• 1 x Permanent Part Time post for 17 hours per week.
• 2 x Temporary Part Time posts for 30 hours per week. Temporary contract until 16th August 2026.
• 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 prior to a formal offer.
• 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 can provide a reference.

This post is based at Anderson High School, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Marnie Harpe, Depute Head Teacher - 01595 808008 - marnie.harpe@

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

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