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Learning Support Assistant - Whalsay School - SIC08863
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Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the Learning Support Assistant is expected to support the delivery of high-quality primary education and learning which effectively meets the needs of children.
Whalsay School
Whalsay School is a non-denominational school located in Symbister, Whalsay. It provides nursery, primary, and secondary education up to S4 for children from the whole island of Whalsay. The structure of the school is a nursery setting, 4 composite primary classes, and S1-4 secondary classes. There is currently a total of 164 pupils on the roll, inclusive of all phases. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and a Depute Head Teacher (job-share). The current staffing complement is 17 part-time/full-time teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The Head Teacher is Mr. Niall Healy. Further information can be found on the school's website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/whalsayschoolweb/
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- The grade of this post is D/E
- This post is not career graded. A successful candidate would be employed as either a Qualified or Unqualified Learning Support Assistant.
- Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
- Permanent Part-Time post for 20.0 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.
- This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
- A relocation package does not apply to this post.
- We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland.
- We are happy to talk about 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.
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This post is based at Whalsay School, Whalsay, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Niall Healy, Head Teacher, Telephone on 01595 743800 or email niall.healy@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
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