Support Worker - Early Learning & Childcare - Bell's Brae Primary - SIC07635

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The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a member of an Early Learning and Childcare team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which meets the needs of each young child and their families and is in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

Post holders must apply for and maintain registered status with the registering body as long as the post is held.

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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Bell's Brae Primary School is a non-denominational school located in central Lerwick. It consists of a Primary, an Early Learning and Childcare Setting and an ASN department. The school catchment area is from Frakkafield encompassing the majority of Lerwick, excluding Sound. There is currently a total of 345 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by Mrs Julia McGinlay, Head Teacher and 3 Depute Head Teachers.  The current staffing complement is 30 teachers assisted by support staff, as required, to meet school demands.  Further information can be found on the school’s website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/bellsbraeprimary/

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F
• This post is not career graded
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4202 per hour
• Temporary Part Time post for 14.0 Hours per Week , 40.50 weeks per year plus 6.48 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays
• This is for the duration of a period of maternity 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 Bell's Brae Primary School, Gilbertson Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0QJ

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Frances Tait - Depute Head - Contact on: or email: Frances.Tait@shetland.gov.uk

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