Support Worker - Early Learning and Childcare & Out of School Club - Sandwick Junior High School - S

Shetland Islands Council; Sandwick; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Scotland seeks a dedicated individual to support children's education and care in early learning and out of school settings. The role involves working closely with a team to ensure high-quality service delivery. Applicants must be willing to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. A full-time, permanent position with opportunities for flexible working is available.

Qualifications

• Support in the delivery of a high-quality educational service.
• Work with children aged 2 - 5 years and school-aged children.
• Join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as a member of a team.
• Provide safe and balanced education and care.
• Support children in early learning and childcare settings.

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a member of a team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which meets the needs of each child and their families and is in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines including the Roles and Responsibilities Framework of the Scottish Social Service Council for the Childcare Workforce.

The post holder may be required to work in an early learning and childcare setting and an out of school club during the course of the day. The post holder may support children aged 2 - 5 years old in the early learning and childcare setting and will support school aged children in the out of school club.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Sandwick Junior High School is a non-denominational school in Sandwick which is located in the South Mainland of Shetland. It provides an all year round early years provision as well as an out of school care provision for Primary aged pupils.

The school has extensive school grounds and these provide wonderful opportunities for outside play and learning. We have active Pupil Councils in the Primary and Secondary departments. We are also very fortunate to have a very supportive, active and engaged Parent and Carer Council.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update
• The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
• 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 Sandwick Junior High School. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Melvyn Clark, Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595 745320 or e-mail: [e-mail]

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

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.