Support Worker (Play) - Lunnasting Primary School

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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.

Lunnasting Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Vidlin. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Vidlin and surrounding areas. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 composite primary classes. There are currently 33 pupils in the school and 12 pupils in the nursery. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Louise Malcolmson. If you would like any further information please get in touch with the school on 01595 745690.

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 £1.3161 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 5.0 Hours per Week , 40.50 weeks per year, plus 6.48 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 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

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 Lunnasting Primary School, Vidlin, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Louise Malcolmson, Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595745690 or e-mail: louise.malcolmson@shetland.gov.uk

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

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