Support Worker (Play) - Urafirth Primary School - SIC08313. Job in Shetland Education & Trainin[...]

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

Job summary

A local educational authority in Scotland is seeking a Play Support Worker to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills in primary school children. This part-time role involves working closely with class teachers and developing positive relationships with students. Ideal applicants will have experience supporting children in their learning journey and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers a flexible working environment at Urafirth Primary School, Heylor, Shetland.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Flexible working options

Compensation for interview expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children's learning and development.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with children.
• Understanding of child protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support children to develop their literacy and numeracy skills.
• Develop nurturing and supportive relationships with children.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Support children in literacy and numeracy

Develop positive relationships with children

Comply with child protection procedures

Job description

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The purpose of this post is to work effectively with the class teacher(s) to support play-based, child-centred pedagogy within primary.

The main duties of the Play Support Worker are:

• Working with the class teacher(s), and through sensitive interactions, support children to develop their literacy and numeracy skills in a developmentally appropriate way.
• To develop positive, nurturing and supportive relationships with children
• Taking the lead of the class teacher(s) to develop nurturing and supportive relationships with the children and where appropriate, with parents and carers.
• To comply with relevant legislation, guidelines and procedures relating to learning, care and health and safety including Child Protection procedures and Health and Safety guidelines.

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

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Urafirth Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Heylor. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Eshaness, Hillswick, Urafirth, Heylor and Hamar. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 multi-composite primary classes. There is currently a total of 21 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by Wendy Fraser, who is a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 3 teachers (FTE) assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. Further information can be sought by e‑mailing wendy.fraser@

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 6.0 Hours per Week , 39.00 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
• 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 Urafirth Primary School, Heylor, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Jasmin Tulloch - Acting Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595 807460 or email: jasmin.tulloch@

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

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