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To support the care, welfare and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and guidelines.
Specific tasks of the Learning Support Workerwill be:
1. To work effectively as a member of the staff team;
2. To promote and value each child and support their inclusion and welfare;
3. To support the delivery of a quality curriculum in a mainstream setting where a child/young person is included;
4. To interact effectively, enthusiastically and appropriately with children/young people to meet their individual education and care needs including assisting with feeding, toileting and personal hygiene tasks;
5. To follow instructions regarding the implementation of individual education programmes (IEP);
6. To evaluate tasks undertaken as set in the IEP, keep accurate records and report progress to teachers;
7. To supervise children/young people participating in activities in and out of school;
8. To assist in the implementation of therapy and other specialist approaches;
A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children either within a department, within a mainstream class or within an early learning and childcare (ELC) setting. They may be asked to work alongside, or with specific guidance from, any teacher within a school. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme (IEP). This programme is followed by all staff working with the child/young person and may involve working with other professionals and therapists e.g. Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Educational Psychologist, members of the Educational Outreach Service, etc.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Lerwick Early Learning and Childcare is the newly merged setting previously known as Isles Haven ELC and Old Infants Room. This provision is located in the centre of Lerwick. The setting offers term time/year round and extended provision for three to five year olds and eligible two year olds. Lerwick ELC strives to offer the highest quality of Early Learning and Childcare provision through providing a safe and nurturing environment where all children and families are respected, included and supported to thrive. Lerwick ELC is led by Manager, Miss Simonne Keenan.
Additional Information
9. The grade of this post is G
10. Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2, per annum (pro rata)
11. Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
12. This is for the duration of a period of family leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder