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Shetland Islands Council; Cunningsburgh; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council at Cunningsburgh Primary School invites applications for a permanent part-time Learning Support Worker. The role supports children with additional support needs (ASN) within a school setting, following individualised education plans under teacher guidance.

The post is 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year with pro-rata holiday entitlement. A PVG check is likely required; flexible working can be discussed during the selection process.

Qualifications

• Assist in the education and care of children with additional support needs (ASN).
• Work under guidance from teachers within a school setting.
• Attend to the safety and well-being of pupils.
• Flexible working may be discussed during the application process.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual children or small groups within a department or mainstream class.
• Support implementation of individualised education programmes.
• Collaborate with teachers, and with professionals such as therapists when required.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and pupil development.

Job description

Learning Support Worker - Cunningsburgh Primary School - SIC09028

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.

Cunningsburgh Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Cunningsburgh. It provides education from Early Years up to P7 for children from Quarff, Fladdabister and Cunningsburgh in the South Mainland of Shetland. The school is managed by a Head Teacher.

The structure of the school is an Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Dept with 4 Primary classes - P1/2, P3/4, P4/5 and P5/6/7. The current roll is 79 Primary pupils with a further 30 pupils registered in the ELC Dept.

There are 2 part-time ASN teachers assisted by support staff, as required, to meet school demands. The current Acting Head Teacher is Mrs Fiona Johnson

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

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 Cunningsburgh Primary School, Cunningsburgh, Shetland.

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 30.0 Hours per Week, 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 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

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Melvyn Clark, Head Teacher, Telephone on 01595 807250 or email [e-mail]

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.