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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.
The Main Duties Of The Play Support Worker Are
* Working with the class teacher(s), and through sensitive interactions, support children to develop their literacy and numeracy skills in a developmentally appropriate way.
* To develop positive, nurturing and supportive relationships with children.
* Taking the lead of the class teacher(s) to develop nurturing and supportive relationships with the children and where appropriate, with parents and carers.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.
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Cullivoe Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Cullivoe, Yell. It provides primary education to P7 for children from North Yell. The structure of the school is one primary class. There is currently a total of 7 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is one part time teacher supporting the Head Teacher assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Claire Lawson.
Additional Information
* The grade of this post is E/F
* Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
* This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
* Permanent Part Time post for 2.5 Hours per Week, 39.00 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
* 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 Cullivoe Primary School, Cullivoe, Yell, Shetland, ZE2 9DD
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Claire Lawson - Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595807080 or email: claire.lawson@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
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