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Shetland Islands Council; Baltasound; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Interview expenses paid

Job summary

Baltasound Junior High School in Unst, Shetland is seeking a Learning Support Worker to assist in education and management of children with additional support needs. The role involves working within the school or in mainstream classes, following individual education programmes and liaising with therapists and teachers.

The post is permanent and part-time (23.63 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus pro-rata holiday).

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with additional support needs is desirable.
• Ability to follow individual education programmes and work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• PVG Scheme clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and education of children with ASN.
• Work with classes and individualised education programmes.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Learning Support Worker - Baltasound Junior High School - SIC08964

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 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.

Baltasound Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Unst. It provides nursery, primary and secondary education up to S4 for children from the island of Unst. The structure of the school is 1 nursery, 3 composite primary classes and S1-4 classes. There is currently a total of 95 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 1 Depute Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 15 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mr Paul Thomson. Further information can be found on the schools website at

http://unst.org/web/bjhs/.

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

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F/G

This post 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 £1.5523 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 23.63 Hours per Week, 39 weeks per yearplus 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 of employment being made
• 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 Baltasound Junior High School, Unst, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Paul Thomson, Head Teacher, Telephone [phone] or email [e-mail]

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

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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.