Support Worker (Play) - Ollaberry Primary School - SIC07754

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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. 

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

Ollaberry Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Ollaberry, Northmavine.  It provides primary education for children from Ollaberry and surrounding areas.  The structure of the school is 1 multi-composite class with all children from primary 1-7. There is currently a total of 18 pupils on the school roll.  The school is managed by a teaching Headteacher, Mrs Hannah Johnson.  The current staffing complement is 1 teacher assisted by support staff.  Further information can be found on the school website http://www.ollaberry.shetland.sch.uk/ or by phoning the school on . 

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
• Permanent Part Time post for 2.5 Hours per Week , 39 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 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 Ollaberry Primary School, Ollaberry, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Hannah Johnson, Head Teacher on or e-mail hannah.johnson@shetland.gov.uk

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