Learning Support Worker - Lerwick Early Learning & Childcare

Advertisement Details

To support the care, welfare and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines.

Specific tasks of the Learning Support Worker will be:

• To work effectively as a member of the staff team;
• To promote and value each child and support their inclusion and welfare;
• To support the delivery of a quality curriculum in a mainstream setting where a child/young person is included;
• To interact effectively, enthusiastically and appropriately with children/young people to meet their individual education and care needs including assisting with feeding, toileting and personal hygiene tasks;
• To follow instructions regarding the implementation of individual education programmes (IEP);
• To evaluate tasks undertaken as set in the IEP, keep accurate records and report progress to teachers;
• To supervise children/young people participating in activities in and out of school;
• To assist in the implementation of therapy and other specialist approaches;

A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department, within a mainstream class or within an early learning and childcare (ELC) setting. They may be asked to work alongside, or with specific guidance from, any teacher within a school. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme (IEP). This programme is followed by all staff working with the child/young person and may involve working with other professionals and therapists e.g. Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Educational Psychologist, members of the Educational Outreach Service, etc.

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 G
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata)
• Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
• This is for the duration of a period of family 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
• 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 Lerwick Early Learning & Childcare, 44 King Harald Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0EQ

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Simonne Keenan - Manager/Lead Practitioner - Contact on: 01595745398 or email: Simonne.Keenan@shetland.gov.uk

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

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.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here