Support Worker - Early Learning and Childcare & OOSC - Sandwick Junior High School
- Location:
- Sandwick Junior High School Sandwick, ZE2 9HH
- Rate:
- £14.53 - £14.84 per hour
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 10 hours per week
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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 attached to the bottom of this advert.
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is F
- Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4202 per hour
- Temporary Part Time post for 10.0 Hours per Week , 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 10 months.
- 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) within 6 months of the agreed start date
- 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 Nursery, Sandwick, Shetland, ZE2 9HH.
For further details relating to this post, please contact:
Mairi Jamieson, Manager/Lead Practitioner - 01595745320 - mairi.jamieson2@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