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Shetland Islands Council; North Roe; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Interview expenses paid

Job summary

Learning Support Worker is being recruited for North Roe Primary School, Shetland. The role supports children with ASN, working with teachers and specialists to implement individualised education programmes.

It is a temporary part-time post (18 hours per week) for about 9 months, initially to cover maternity leave, with potential flexibility on working arrangements. The post is based at North Roe Primary School.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).
• Work with individual children or groups within a department or mainstream class, under guidance from teachers.

Job description

Learning Support Worker - North Roe Primary School - SIC08986

To assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).

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.

North Roe School is a non-denominational school situated in North Roe, the most northerly community on the mainland of Shetland. At present there are 11 pupils in one multi-composite class. The school is managed by a Teaching Head Teacher. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Abigail Thompson. Further information can be found on the school blog at

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
• Temporary Part Time post for 18.0 Hours per Week, 39 weeks per year, 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 9 months until May 2027. This is for the duration of a period of maternity leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder.
• 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
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

This post is based at North Roe Primary School, North Roe, Shetland.

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.